Kenmore 721.81 622 Use & Care Manual page 12

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)
Using Aluminum Foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on
the package. When using aluminum foil containers,
cooking times may be longer because microwaves
will only penetrate the exposed top of the food and
not the bottom or the sides. If you use aluminum
containers without package instructions, follow
these guidelines:
• Place the aluminum foil container in a glass bowl
and add some water so that it covers the bottom of
the container, but not more than 1/4 in. (0.64 cm)
deep. This ensures even heating of the container
bottom.
• Always remove the container lid to avoid damage
to the oven.
• Use only undamaged containers.
• Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm).
• Container must be at least half filled.
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4
in. (0.64 cm) between the aluminum container
and the walls of the oven and also between two
aluminum containers.
• Always place the container on the turntable.
• Shield parts of food that may cook quickly, such as
wing tips and leg ends of poultry, with small pieces
of aluminum foil.
• Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually
takes up to double the time compared to reheating
in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers.
The time when food is ready will vary depending
upon the type of container you use.
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout the container.
Cooking you should not do in your
microwave oven
• Do not can foods in the oven. Closed glass jars
may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects
(baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at
the high temperature needed for sterilization.
• Do not deep fry foods.
Removing the Grill Rack
• When popping commercially packaged popcorn,
remove the grill rack and crisping tray from the
oven; do not place the bag of microwave popcorn
on the rack.
CAUTION:
Popping microwave popcorn with the grill rack
and crisping tray can cause fire or damage to the
microwave oven.
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