Learn About Your Microwave Oven; Microwave Utensil Guide - Kenmore 592.85600-0 Use & Care Manual

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this
information before use.

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

OVEN PROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity
heat):
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates,
liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without
metallic trim.
CHINA:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without
metallic trim and that are microwave-safe.
PLASTIC:
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap
loosely over the dish and press it to the sides.
Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly
to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be
deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch
the food. As the food heats it may melt the plastic
wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.
Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer
containers and plastic bags only for short cooking
times.
Use these with care because the plastic may soften
from the heat of the food.
PAPER:
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and
paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look for
the manufacturer's label for use in the microwave
oven.
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
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METAL UTENSILS:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven
cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal
utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.
METAL DECORATION:
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the
oven.
ALUMINUM FOIL:
Do not put the dishes with aluminum foil becuase they hinder cooking
and may cause harmful arcing.
WOOD:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when
you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils.
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before
cooking.
Tightly closed pouches could explode.
BROWN PAPER:
Avoid using brown paper bags.
They absorb too much heat and could burn.
FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.
METAL TWIST TIES:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.
They become hot and could cause a fire.
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