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Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM
Aluminum Foil
Browning Dish
MICROWAVE
Yes for
Shielding
only
Yes
Brown paper bags
No
Dinnerware
Labeled
Yes
"Microwave-Safe"
Other Dinnen_vare
?
Disposable polyester
Yes
Paperboard Dishes
Fast Food Carton
No
with Metat Handle
Frozen Dinner Tray
Metal
Yes
Microwave-safe
Yes
G_ass Jars
Yes,
use caution
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware & Ceramics
Yes
Metal Bakeware
NO
Metal Twist-Ties
No
Oven Cooking Bag
Yes
Paper Plates & Cups
Paper Towels & Napkin.,
Parchment Paper
Plastic
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
Reheat & Storage
Melamine
Plastic Foam Cups
Plastic Wrap
Straw, Wicker, Wood
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only
Conventional
_Wax
paper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes,
use caution
No
Yes,
use caution
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
COMMENTS
Small strips of toil can be molded around thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
if foi! is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
only Check browning dish informationfor instructions
and heating chart, DO not preheat for more than 6 minutes
May cause a fire in the oven.
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the
back of the dish, "Oven-Microwave Safe".
Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
3urchased in grocery stores
Metal handle may cause arcing.
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
3/4-in 2 cm high, Place loll tray in center of oven. Leave at
least l-in. (2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls,
Heat only I foil tray in the oven at a time For containers
more than 3/,-inch (2 cm deep,remove food and place in a
s m ar s ze m crowave-safe conta net.
Remove lid. Heat food untit ust warm, not HOT. Most glass
ars are not heat resistant. Do not use or cooking.
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
(See CONTAINER TEST below)
Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
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 twist4ie. Make six
'h-inch (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require
short cooking times such as hot dogs.
Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave,
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
microwave, microwave/convection
and conventional ovens.
Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
manufacuters' directions for recommended uses.
Some microwave*safe plastic dishes are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from
hot food may cause the plastic to warp
This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use
to bring foods to a _owserving temperature.
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
prevent spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for
Microwave Heating". Check package directions.
Use only for short term reheating and to bring
food to a low serving temperature.
Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven. will cause sparks
and get hot.
Use as a cover 1o prevent spattering and to retain moisture
CONTAINER
TEST
TO TESTA CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1- cup glass measure with water
and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10
(HIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy], the container should
remain comfortably
cool and the water should be hot If the container is hot. it has absorbed some
microwave energy and should NOT be used This test cannot be used for plastic containers
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