Panasonic NN-CD997S1 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Cookware and Utensil Guide
Metal
Metal cookware or utensils, and those with metallic trim,
should NOT be used on microwave . Since microwave
energy is reflected by metal, foods in metal containers will
not cook evenly . There is also the possibility of "arcing" .
Although metal utensils must be avoided in microwave
cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly .
Aluminium foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines
are followed, to prevent overcooking . Small pieces of foil
are used to cover areas such as chicken wings, tips of
roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the
recipe is finished . Make sure foil is attached securely and
doesn't touch sides of oven; otherwise arcing may occur .
Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should
NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could
occur .
Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should
NOT be used on Microwave or Combination .
Frozen dinner trays can be used on Microwave if the
container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food .
They may be used on Convection .
Metal skewers can not be used on Microwave as arcing
may occur . Wooden skewers are readily available and
give the same result .
Cookware and Utensil Guide
Aluminium foil
Browning dish
Brown paper bags
Dinnerware
oven/microwave safe
non-oven, microwave safe
Disposable polyester
paperboard dishes
Glassware
oven glassware & ceramic
non heat resistant
Metal cookware
Metal twist-ties
Oven cooking bag
Paper towels and napkins
Plastic defrosting rack
Plastic dishes
microwave safe
non microwave safe
Plastic wrap
Silicon Bakeware
Straw, wicker, wood
Thermometers
microwave safe
conventional
Waxed paper
* Check manufacturers' recommendation, must withstand heat .
** Follow recipe instructions .
NOTE: See page 0 for accessories included .
Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during
reheating and for short periods of cooking time only .
Thermometers are available for use in microwave
ovens . DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY
TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in
food while cooking in the microwave oven or on
Combination .
Jars and Bottles
Jars and Bottles can be used to warm food to
serving temperature, if the lid is removed first .
Cooking should not be done in these containers
since most are not heat resistant and during
extended heating times, heat from food would cause
cracking or breaking .
Straw, Wicker, and Wood
Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the
microwave oven for a short period of time to warm
rolls or bread . Large wooden utensils, such as bowls
or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged
heating as the microwave energy may cause the
wood to become dry and brittle .
Microwave Grill
for shielding yes
yes no
no no
yes yes
yes no
yes* no
yes yes
no no
no yes
no yes
yes no
yes no
yes no
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no no
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yes
yes no
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Convection
yes
no
no
yes
no
yes*(up to 220˚C) yes*(up to 220˚C)
yes
no
yes
yes
yes*
no
no
*
no
no
* *
no
no
yes
no
Combination
for shielding
no
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes**
no
yes
no
no
*
no
no
*
no
no
no
no