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UTENSILS
CAUTION -
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic
pouches should be
pierced before cooking.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or 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 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
Remarks
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer* 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.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacture 's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
Follow manufacturer* instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
bags
slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates
Use for short*erm cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
and cups
while 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
utensil in question following the procedure below.
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