Cooking Utensils - Proline KE202W Operating Instructions Manual

COOKING UTENSILS
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave
oven.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminium foil 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 2.5 cm away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning
dish must be at least 5 mm above the turntable. Incorrect
usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave‐safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until it's 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's instructions. Do not close with metal
bags tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short‐term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
and cups unattended 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
Plastic Microwave‐safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Should be labelled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers
soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave‐safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave‐safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminium tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal‐
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave‐safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave‐safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
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