Cookware Guide - Kenmore 721.61102 Use And Care Manual

COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware
before using, foliow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
3. Microwave on 100% Power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm it should not be used for microwave cooking.
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass Metal Utensil
• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat , Metal shields food from microwave energy and
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
cake plates; liquid measuring cups; casseroles; thermometers; or foil trays:
and bowls without metallic trim. , Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a
discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
China your microwave oven.
• Bowls, cups, serving p!ates, and p!atters without
metallic trim can be used in your oven. Metal Decoration
Plastic
• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure
that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap
does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may
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the food.
• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of
the dish.
• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.
• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
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
• Mic{uw_vu-sa[_ papal Luwui_, waxud papur, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or
design can be used in your oven.
• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
Centura Tableware
• The Coming Company recommends that you
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closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil
, Avoid large sheets of aluminum foiI because they
hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and
wings.
• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the
walls and door of the oven.
Wood
, Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out
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microwave oven.
• Refer to the manufacturer s labei for use of any Tightly Closed Containers
paper product in the microwave oven, ? !ight!y _!@@@d cookwa[e can @xp!ode, Be su[e
to leave an opening for steam to escape from
covered cookware.
Brown Paper
° Avoid using brown paper bags: They absorb heat
and could burn.
Metal Twist Ties
become hot and cause a fire.
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