Cookware Guide - Westinghouse WST3504 User Instructions

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic 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 of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the Microwave Oven beside the cook ware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
Use
Microwave Oven Proof Glass
• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes utility
dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring
cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim.
China
• Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim
can be used in your microwave oven.
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 melt the plastic wrap or soften from
the heat of the food.
Paper
• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins
and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used
in your Microwave Oven.
• Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any paper product
in the Microwave Oven.
• 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 plastics wrap. This will
allow excess steam to escape.
• Use plastic dishes, cups, containers and plastic bags only
• For short cooking time use these with care because the
plastics may soften from the heat of the food.

COOKWARE GUIDE

DO NOT USE
Metal Utensil
• Metal shields food Microwave energy and can cause products
to cook unevenly. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers or
foil trays.
• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a discharge of
electric current. Arcing can damage your Microwave Oven.
Metal Decoration
• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware,
casserole dishes, etc.
Wood
• Wooden bowels, boards and baskets will dry out and may
split or crack when you use them in the Microwave Oven.
Tightly Closed Containers
• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure 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
• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and
cause a fire.
Aluminum Foil
• Avoid aluminum foil because it may cause arcing, unless
otherwise instructed in a cook book. Arcing may occur if foil
is too close to the oven wall or door and will cause damage
to your oven.
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