Understanding Your Microwave Oven; Cookware Guide - Bosch HMV9302 Use And Care Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

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 oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
USE
Ovenproof Glass
• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes util-
ity dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metal-
lic trim.
China
• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metal-
lic trim can be used in your 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 plas-
tic wrap wherever the wrap touches 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 plas-
tic may 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 oven.
DO NOT USE
Metal Utensils
• Metal shields food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, ther-
mometers, 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.
Centura™ Tableware
• The Corning Company recommends that you do not
use Centura tableware and some Corelle™ closed-
handle cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil
• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hin-
der 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 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 cook-
ware.
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.
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