Impecca CM-1396 User Manual page 6

Container Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup
of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil
in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the container. If the empty
container is warm, do not use it for micro-
wave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials you can use in the microwave oven
BROWNING DISH
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The
bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch
(5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may
cause the turntable to break.
GLASS JARS
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food
until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant
and may break.
OVEN COOKING BAGS
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not
close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to
escape.
PAPER PLATES AND CUPS
Use for short–term cooking/warming only.
Do not leave oven unattended while cook- ing.
ALUMINUM FOIL
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can
be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to
prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch
(2.5cm) away from oven walls.
PAPER TOWELS
Use to cover food for reheating and ab- sorb-
ing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cook-
ing only.
PARCHMENT OR WAX PAPER
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a
wrap for steaming.
DINNERWARE
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's
instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
PLASTIC
Microwave-safe plastic only. Follow the man-
ufacturer's instructions — dishes should be labeled
"Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften
as the food inside heats. "Boiling bags" and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vent-
ed as directed by package.
PLASTIC WRAP
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food
during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow
plastic wrap to touch food.
THERMOMETERS
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy ther-
mometers).
Do not use these materials in the microwave oven
ALUMINUM FOIL AND TRAYS
May cause arcing. Transfer food into micro-
wave-safe dish.
FOOD CARTONS WITH METAL HANDLES
May cause arcing. Transfer food into micro-
wave-safe dish.
METAL OR METALLIC UTENSILS
May cause arcing. Transfer food into micro-
wave-safe dish.
METALLIC WIRE
May cause arcing and fire!
PAPER BAGS
May cause fire!
STYROFOAM OR PLASTIC FOAM
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the
liquid inside when exposed to high tem- perature.
WOOD
Wood will dry out when used in the micro-
wave oven and may split or crack. Risk of fire.
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