Cookware Guide - LG LCSP1110ST Owner's Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, nonmetallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven.
However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup (250 ml) of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
Ovenproof Glass
utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates,
liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without
metallic trim.
China
metallic trim can be used in your oven.
Plastic
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not
touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the
plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.
secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish.
This will allow excess steam to escape.
containers, and plastic bags only for short time
cooking. Use these with care because the plastic
may soften from the heat of the food.
Paper
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or
design can be used in your oven.
product in the microwave oven.
USE DO NOT USE
Metal Utensils
produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
thermometers, or foil trays.
of electric current. Arcing can damage your
microwave oven.
Metal Decoration
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
Centura™ Tableware
use Centura tableware and some Corelle™ closed-
handle cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil
they hinder cooking and may cause arcing. You may
use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and
wings.
and door of the oven.
Wood
and may split or crack when you use them in the
microwave oven.
Tightly Closed Containers
leave an opening for steam to escape from covered
cookware.
Brown Paper
Do not use brown paper bags. They absorb heat
and could burn.
Metal Twist Ties
hot and cause a fire.
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