Cookware And Container Guide - Panasonic NN-CS597S Operating Instructions Manual

It is important to use the correct container when
cooking in a microwave oven. The following will
help you make the right selection.
How to Test a Container for Safe
Microwave Oven Use
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE
MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass
measure with cool water and place it in the
microwave oven alongside the empty container
to be tested; heat one (1) minute at High
Power. If the container is microwave ovensafe
(transparent to microwave energy), the empty
container should remain comfortably cool,
the water in glass measure 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.
Paper Products and Freezer Wrap
Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins
should not be used for heating or cooking
food. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is
not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towel,
greaseproof paper and bake paper may be
safely used for short periods of time for covering
or lining.
Straw, Wicker and Wood
Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the
microwave oven for short periods of time to
warm rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils,
such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be
used for prolonged heating as the microwave
energy may cause the wood to become dry and
brittle.
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Cookware and Container Guide

Glass, Ceramic and China
Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable
in microwave cooking. Many of these items are
readily available in most homes: glass jugs,
mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles,
oblong baking dishes, pie plates and round or
square cake dishes. Examples of this type of
cookware are Pyrex ® and Corningware
Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating.
Many brands of dinnerware are microwave
safe. Check the care information for reference
to microwave use for dinnerware and serving
pieces. If dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it
frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven.
However, to be sure, check by conducting
microwave dish test.
Several types of glassware and dinnerware
are not recommended for use in the microwave
oven. Do not use dishes with metallic trim or
containers with metal parts. Do not use cups or
mugs with glued on handles, as they may fall
off with continued heating. Do not use delicate
glassware. Although the glassware may be
transparent to microwave energy the heat from
the food may cause the glassware to crack.
Jars and Bottles
Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to
serving temperature, if the lid is removed first.
Cooking should not be done in these containers
since most are not heat resistant and during
extended heating times, heat from food would
cause cracking or breaking.
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