Kenmore ELITE 721.86002 Use And Care Manual page 29

Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on
the package. When using aluminum foil containers,
cooking times may be longer because microwaves
will only penetrate the top of the food. If you use
aluminum containers without package instructions,
follow these guidelines:
• Place the container in a glass bowl and add
some water so that it covers the bottom of the
container, not more than 1/4 in. (.64 cm) high. This
ensures even heating of the container bottom.
• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the
oven.
• Use only undamaged containers.
• Do not use containers taller than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm).
• The container must be at least half filled.
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum of
1/4 in. (.64 cm) between the aluminum container
and the walls of the oven and also between two
aluminum containers.
• Always place the container on the turntable.
• Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil the parts
of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips
and leg ends of poultry.
• Heating food in aluminum foil containers
usually takes up to double the time compared
to reheating in plastic, glass, china, or paper
containers. The heating time will vary depending
upon the type of container you use.
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating
so that heat is spread evenly throughout the
container.
Cooking you should not do in your
microwave oven
• Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed
glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to
the oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects
(baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven
at the high temperature needed for sterilization.
Removing the rack
• When popping commercially packaged popcorn,
remove the rack from the oven. Do not place the
bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under
the rack..
• Popping microwave popcorn without removing the
rack can cause fire or damage to your microwave
oven.
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