Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven; Materials To Be Avoided In Microwave Oven - Scandomestic MIG 2501 User Manual

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

Aluminum 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 1 inch
(2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish
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.
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 just warm. Most
glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metal-
lic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with su-
pervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Should be labeled "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

Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metaltrimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
May melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high
temperature.
Wood
Will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or
crack.
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven
cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray and grill rack
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system
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