Kenmore 970-8616 Use & Care Manual page 6

Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be
pierced before cooking.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There
may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
utensil in question following the procedure:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml), along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Aluminum foil: For 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. Foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm)
away from oven walls.
Browning dish: Follow manufacturer's instructions. The
bottom of the dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5 mm)
above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Dinnerware: Microwave-safe only. Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
Glass jars: Always remove lid. Use only to heat food
until just warm. Most glass 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: follow manufacturer's instructions.
Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to
escape.
Paper plates and cups: 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 short-term
cooking only.
Parchment paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering
or as a wrap for steaming.
Plastic: Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some
plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.
"Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap: Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food
during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
wrap to touch food.
Thermometers: Microwave-safe only (meat and candy
thermometers).
Wax paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering and
retain moisture.
UTENSILS
CAUTION
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
MATERIALS TO USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Use Avoid
Aluminum tray: May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle: May cause arcing.
Transfer food into microwave-save dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils: Metal shields the food
from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties: May cause arcing and could cause a fire
in the oven.
Paper bags: May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam: Foam may melt or contaminate the liquid
inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood: Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
oven and may split or crack.
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