Use Of Suitable Utensils - ElectrIQ EIQMWCOM34 User Manual

USE OF SUITABLE UTENSILS

See the table 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 in question following the
procedure below.
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.
Utensils
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and
cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Utensils
Aluminium tray
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Remarks
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dishes must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable (Use a rack). Incorrect usage
may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are
not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do
not use cracked or chipped glassware.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with a metal tie. Make slits
to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for
a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
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 on the packaging.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
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