Panasonic NN-T990SA Operating Instructions Manual page 7

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ITEM
MICROWAVE
COMMENTS
Aluminum
Foil
Yes,
for
Shielding only
Small
strips of foil
can be
moulded 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.
Brawn paper bags
No May
cause a
fire
in
the
oven.
Dinnerware
Labeled "Microwave-Safe"
Yes Check
manufacturers'
use and
care directions for
use
in
microwave
heating.
Some
dinnerware
may
state
on
the
back
of the dish,
"Oven-Microwave
Safe".
Other Dinnerware
? 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
M
icrowave-saf
e
Yes
Yes
Frozen
dinners
may
be heated
in
foil
tray,
if
tray
is
less than 7*-inch (2
cm)
high.
Place
foil
tray
in
center
of
oven.
Leave
at
least 1-inch (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
Yt-inch (2
cm) deep,
remove
food
and
place
in
a
similar size
microwave-safe
container.
Yes,
use
caution
Remove
lid.
Heat
food
until just
warm,
not
HOT.
Most
glass jars
are
not
heat
resistant.
Do
not
use
for
cooking.
Glassware
Heat
Resistant
Oven
Glassware &
Ceramics
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
Follow manufacturers'
directions.
Close bag
with the nylon
tie
provided,
a
strip
cut
from
the
end
of the
bag
or
a
piece of cotton
string.
Do
not close with
metal
twist-tie.
Make
six Vr-inch
(1
cm)
slits
near the
closure.
Paper
Plates
& Cups
Yes
Use
to
warm
cooked foods
and
to
cook foods
that require short
cooking
times such as
hot dogs.
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 Yes
Should be
labeled, Suitable for
Microwave
Heating.
Check
manufacturers' directions for
recommended
uses.
Reheat
&
Storage Yes,
use
caution
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.
Melamine
No
This
material
absorbs microwave energy. Dishes
get
HOT!
Plastic
Foam
Cups
Yes,
use caution
Plastic
foam
wilt
mett
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 hoi
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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