GE Monogram ZW2000 Series Use And Care Manual page 6

without their lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
rooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic
containers should be at least partially
storage
uncovered becattse they forma ti~ht seal. When
cooking with containe~s tightly c;vered wi
foods and steam can cause
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any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and, face.
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for
microwaving. "
If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test:
Place in the oven
both the dish you
are testing and a
glass measuring
cup filled with one
cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If
the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
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and tightly
—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use,
Product damage may result.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
—Use the shelf only when cooking on two levels.
inside the oven t {
Use of shelf witt
Popcorn feature:
Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections).
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks md chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.