Kenmore 562.68200 Owner's Manual page 7

Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Remarks
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover
thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing
can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should
be at least 1 inch !2.5 cm) away from oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning
dish must be at least 3/16inch (5 ram) above the turntable.
incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follew manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove I_l. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most 9_ass jars are not heat resistant and may break,
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only, Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
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=.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent sp_ or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions,
Should be labeled "Microwave Safe," Some plastic
containers soften as the food inside gets hot.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wra_ to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
mela_-ha ndle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam cups
Wood
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.
Met&l 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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