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"Boilable" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by
package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
Use foil only as directed in
Use foil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may
this guide. TV dinners may
be microwaved in foil trays
be microwaved in foil trays
less than 3/4" high; remove
less than 2.0 cm (3/4
the top foil cover and return
remove the top foil cover
the tray to the box. When
and return the tray to the
using foil in the microwave
box. When using foil in the
oven, keep the foil at least
microwave oven, keep the
1 inch away from the sides
foil at least 2.5 cm (1
of the oven.
away from the sides of the
oven.
Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-
safe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected
to short periods of
overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
1
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
) high;
"
manufacturer's
recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
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containers.
"
)
Do not permit children
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to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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