Microwave-Safe Utensils - LG MC2881SUS Owner's Manual

Microwave-safe
Utensils
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in using microwave function
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the
oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most
heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your oven. However,
some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware.
If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there's a simple way to find out if
it can be used in using microwave function.
Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in using
microwave function. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up
but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave~safe. However, if
the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves
are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in using microwave
function. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that
can be used as cooking equipment in using microwave function. Just read through
the following checklist.
Dinner plates
Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the
manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave test.
Glassware
Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of
oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as
tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.
Plastic storage containers
These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they
should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as
hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.
Paper
Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in using microwave
function, provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low
in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for
lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general,
avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper
products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in
using microwave function.
Plastic cooking bags
Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe.
However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use
ordinary plastic bags for cooking in using microwave function, as they will melt
and rupture.
Plastic microwave cookware
A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most
part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing
in new kitchen equipment.
Pottery, stoneware and ceramic
Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in using microwave
function, but they should be tested to be sure.
CAUTION
Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking
utensils.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
using microwave function.
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