Cookware Guide - Kenmore 721.66092 Use And Care Manual

COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic c_kware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test c_ookware
before {_sing, follow these steps;
I. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and p_ace it in the oven beside the cookware.
3o Microwave on t00% power for t minute, If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking°
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass
o Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake
plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroies, and bowls
without metallic trim.
China
, Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters wi_out
metalIic trim can be used in your oven.
Plas_ic
, When using plastic wrap: as a cover, make sure [hat
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does net
trench the food. As the food heats,, it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap toL_ches the food.
o Piece plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of
the dish.
, Ven_ by turning back one comer of the plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.
- Use plas_c dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
containers, and plastic bags only for short time
cooking. Use these with care because the
plastic may soften from the heat of the: food.
Paper
* Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper p_.ates with no metal!ic t:rim or
design can be u_sed in your oven.
* Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any
paper product in the microwave oven.
When popping prepac4<aged popcorn;
Place carefully so the bag does not {:ouch
the oven walls.
Fold each end of the bag in half toward
the center top of the bag.
Metal Utensil
o Metal shields food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Avoid meta_ skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.
- Metal utensi}s can cause arcing, which is a
discharge of electdc current. Arcing can damage,
your microwave oven.
Metal Decoration
o Do no_ use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
Centura
TM
Tableware
, The Coming Company recommends that you
do not use Centura tableware and some Coret_e
TM
closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil
- Do not: use large sheets of aluminum foil because
they hinder cookir_g and may cause arcingoYou may
use smati pieces of foif to shield poultry legs and
wings.
- Keep all aluminum foil at least t inch from the walls
and door of the oven.
Wood
Wooden bowts, boards, and baskets wi!_ dry out and
may split or crack when you use them in the
microwave oven.
Tightly Closed Containers
, Tightly closed cookware can explode, Be sure
to leave an opening for steam to escape from
covered cookware.
Brown Paper
* Do not use brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and coutd bum.
Metal Twist Ties
- Always remove metal twist ties as they can become
hot and cause a fire.
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