Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven - Whirlpool MM260X Instruction Manual

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Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone
other than a compentent person
to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal
of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Smooth pieces with smaller size than half of glass
turntable can be used to cover thin parts of
overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil
should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
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 metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
bags slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
and cups 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
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.
UTENSILS
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.
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.
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