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ABOUT COOKWARE
It is not necessary to buy all new
cookware. Many pieces already in your
kitchen can be used successfully in your
new convection microwave oven. The chart
above will help you decide what utensils
and coverings should be used with each
feature. Make sure the utensil does not
touch the interior walls during cooking.
Cookware Microwave Convection Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex
®
, Fire King
®
,
Corning Ware
®
, etc.)
Yes Yes Yes
Metal
No Yes No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastics
Yes No Yes
Plastic Films and Wraps
Yes No No
Paper Products
Yes No No
Straw, Wicker and Wood
No No No
Aluminum foil:
* Shielding only. Small smooth pieces may be used
to cover thin parts of poultry to prevent overcooking.
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.
The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away
from the oven walls.
Yes* Yes Yes
Dinnerware:
Microwave safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Yes No No
Oven cooking bags:
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Yes Yes Yes
Wax Paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering
and retain moisture inside.
Yes No No
Materials To Be Avoided In A Microwave
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe 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
Plastic 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.
