Hitachi MCE130 Instruction Manual page 6

Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminium tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
NOTES:
Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they
may become hot during cooking.
Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.
Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is
no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use
with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Should be labelled "Microwave Safe". Some
plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.
"Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and
may split or crack.
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