Cooking Techniques - Impecca CM-0770 User Manual

NOT RECOMMENDED
• Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave� It can
shatter and cause damage and injury�
• Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use�
• Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on
food�
• Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt
in the microwave�
• Metal utensils — These can damage your oven� Remove all metal before cooking�
• Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved meat
thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples
and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the
microwave oven�

COOKING TECHNIQUES

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep
these considerations in mind:
STIRRING
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly�
Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir
from the outside to the center� The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir
your food�
ARRANGEMENT
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker,
meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave
energy� To prevent overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward
the center of the turntable�
SHIELDING
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking� Areas that
need shielding include poultry wing tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of
square baking dishes� Use only small amounts of aluminum foil� Larger amounts can
damage your oven�
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