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UTENSILS
WARNING
WARNING
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person
to carry out any service or repair operation that involves
the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
See the instructions 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.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
UTENSIL
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
UTENSIL
Aluminum tray
Food carton with metal handle
Metal or metal trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
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UTENSILS
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.
REMARKS
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.
Microwave-safe only. Follow 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 dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with 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
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.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
REMARKS
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.
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.
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