Utensils - Sunbeam SMW730 Instruction Manual

CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers are opened and plastic
pouches pierced before cooking.
See below and the next page for further instructions " Materials you can use in microwave
oven or materials to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain non-metallic
utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in
question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil
in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm,do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils

Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
bags allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short –term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
and cups cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Parchment Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.Should be labelled
"Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented
Plastic wrap
not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Wax paper
Remarks
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat
or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to
oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at
least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable.Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do
"Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot.
as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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