Electrolux EMOW1911AS User Manual page 9

ABOUT UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware.
Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used
successfully in your new microwave oven. Make
sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls
during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave
cooking and reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram
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Corningware .
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex
• microwave-safe plastics
• paper plates
• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.)
• Dark color cookware may help to optimize
cooking performance.
These items can be used for short time
reheating of foods that have little fat or
sugar in them:
• wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the
microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for
30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot
should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking
bacon.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Wax paper can be used for cooking and
reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for
microwave use can be used for cooking and
reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to
touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good
choice because heat is kept near the food to
hasten cooking.
• Microwave oven cooking bags are good for
large meats or foods that need tenderizing.
DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to
slit bag so steam can escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your
microwave oven:
• Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on the food can be used to shield
areas that are either defrosting or cooking
too quickly.
• Foil should not come closer than one inch to
any surface of the microwave oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or
coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or
follow recipe suggestions.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave
accessories available for purchase. Evaluate
carefully before you purchase so that they meet
your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer
will assist you in determining correct doneness
and assure you that foods have been cooked to
safe temperatures. Electrolux is not responsible
for any damage to the microwave oven when
accessories are used.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE
MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the
microwave oven with a supervising person very
near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12,
the supervising person should be in the same
room.
As with any appliance, close supervision by an
adult is necessary when used by children.
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