Cookware And Utensil Guide - Panasonic NN-S751 Operating Instructions Manual

Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM
COMMENTS
Yes for
Shielding
only
Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning Dish
Yes
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
only. Check browning dish information for instructions
and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags
No
May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnenware
Labeled
"Microwave-Safe"
Other Dinnerware
Yes
?
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
microwave heatincL Some dinnerware may state on the
back of the dish, ''Oven-Microwave Safe".
Use
CONTAINER TEST
below.
Disposable polyester
Paperboard Dishes
Yes
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton
with Metal Handle
No Metal handle may cause arcing.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Metal
Microwave-safe
Yes
Yes
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
Y4-in.(2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at
least 1-In. (2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls.
Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time. For containers
more than Y4-inch (2 cm) deep,remove food and place in a
similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars
Yes,
use caution
Remove lid. Heat food untiljust warm, not HOT. Most glass
jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.
Yes
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
(See
CONTAINER TEST
below)
Metal Bakeware
No
Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
Metal Twist-Ties
No
May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag Yes
Paper Plates
&
Cups
..
Paper Towels & Napkins Yes
Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Parchment Paper
Yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
Reheat & Storage
Melamine
Yes
Yes,
use caution
No
Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
manufacuters' directions for recommended uses.
Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from
hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups
Yes,
use caution
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use
to bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Plastic Wrap
Yes
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
prevent spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for
Microwave Heating". Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes
Use only for short term reheating and to bring
food to a low serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only
Conventional
Yes
No
Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
and get hot.
Wax paper
Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE:
Fill a 1 ♦ cup glass measure with water
and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested;
heat one (1) minute at P10
(HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should
remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some
microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
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