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Utensils to Use
Safe utensils:
Non-recycled paper
Glass
Glass-ceramic
Plastic
Wood
Shells
Natural fiber cloth
Utensil Check Test
Use the following test to check utensils for
microwave safeness:
1. Place glass measuring cup of water next to
empty dish to be tested in unit.
2. Heat on full power for one minute.
3. Check temperature of tested dish.
If dish remains cool and water is hot, dish is
microwave safe. If dish is slightly warm, use for
short term cooking only. If dish is hot and water is
cool, do not use. Dish remains cool if not absorbing
microwaves and microwaves are being absorbed
by water.
Dish becomes hot if absorbing
microwaves.
Care and Cleaning
Interior, Exterior and Door
If interior walls, floor and door of microwave oven
become splattered, clean with mild detergent in
warm water using soft sponge or cloth. Wring
sponge or cloth to remove excess water before
wiping unit. If desired, boil a cup of water in
microwave oven to loosen soil before cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or cleaners
containing ammonia. These could damage
finish.
• Never pour water into microwave oven
bottom.
• Do not use water pressure type cleaning
systems.
Unsafe utensils:
Metal
Newspapers
Grocery bags
Aluminum foil
Metallic trimmed china
Lead crystal
Basic Cooking Principles
Decrease cooking times when:
Foods are high in fat and sugar.
Foods are porous.
Foods are flat, thin or prepared in shallow pan.
Increase cooking times when:
Foods are thick and dense.
Foods are frozen or refrigerator temperature.
Food volume increases.
Splatter Shield
Splatter shield keeps top of microwave oven and
antenna from getting soiled. Remove soil from
shield with damp cloth or clean with mild detergent
and water.
Air Intake Filter (FS-11EVP and FS-16EVP)
Clean air intake filter weekly for proper air flow.
Filter is located just below oven door. Remove by
pulling filter tab. Wash filter in hot water and mild
detergent. Do not use oven without filter in place.
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