User Manual

7
UTENSILS
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service
or repair operation involving the removal of
a cover which gives you protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use
in oven or to be avoided in 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 below.
Utensil Test:
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 temperature of the utensil.
If the empty utensil is warm, it indicates that
this utensil is not suitable for microwave
cooking.
4. Caution: the testing cooking time shall not
exceed 1 minute.
Materials you can use in oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil 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.
The foil shall be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least
3/16 inch (5mm) 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 a short-
term cooking only.
Parchment
paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Shall be labeled “Mi-
crowave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling
bags” and tightly closed plastic bags shall 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.