Cookware And Utensil Guide.5 - Quasar MQS0660 Operating Instructions Manual

Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM
MICROWAVE
COMMENTS
Aluminum Foil
Yes
for
Shielding only
Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or
poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning Dish Yes
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only.
Check browning dish information for instructions and heating
chart. Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe only
Yes
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the
dish, "Oven-Microwave Proof."
Disposable polyester
Paperboard Dishes
Yes
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Can be purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton
with Metal Handle
No May cause arcing.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Metal
Microwave-safe
Yes
Yes
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than %-inch
(2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch
(2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil
tray in the oven at a time. For containers more than ?i-inch (2 cm)
deep, remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe
container.
Glass Jars Yes
Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not
heat resistant.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware and
Ceramic, only
Yes
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. If in doubt, use the
container test listed below.
Metal Twist Ties
No They may cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag
Yes
Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton
string. Do not close with metal twist tie. Make six I^-inch (1 cm)
slits by closure.
Paper Plates & Napkins Yes
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short
cooking times such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & Napkins
Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe only
Cookware and
Storage Dishes
Yes
Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating." Check
manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some microwave-
safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with high
fat content.
Plastic Foam Cups Yes
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to
bring foods to a low sen/ing temperature.
Plastic Wrap Yes Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes
Use only for short term reheating.
Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only
Conventional
Yes
No
Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven.
Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill aT -cup glass measure with water and
place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute at HIGH. If the container
is microwave oven-safe, the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If
the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and shouid not be used. This test cannot be used
for plastic containers.
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