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ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces
already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your
new Microwave. Make sure the utensil does not touch the
interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
• glass
ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)
• microwave-safe plastics
• microwave-safe paper plates
• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time Follow manufacturer’s directions.)
These items can be used for short time reheating of foods
that have little fat or sugar in them:
• wood,
straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
• metal
pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving,
place the empty dish in the microwave on HIGH for 30
seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be
used.
The following coverings are ideal:
•
Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating
and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
•
Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use
can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow
plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
•
Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.
•
Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods
that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties.
Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.
OPEN OR CLOSE DRAWER
Always press the OPEN or CLOSE pad on the control
panel to open or close the Drawer.
Do not push or pull the Drawer by hand, except in case
of emergency, such as a power failure. If necessary,
push or pull slowly.
ABOUT
CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the Microwave In-
A-Drawer
™
with a supervising person very near to them.
Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room. The child must be able to
reach the drawer comfortably.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or sit on the
Microwave In-A-Drawer
™
.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food because they may be
extra hot.
Do not assume because a child has mastered one cooking
skill that he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the Microwave In-A-Drawer
™
is
not a toy. See page 13 for Control Lock feature.
Accessories:
There are many microwave accessories available for
purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that
they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will
assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you
that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Dacor
is not responsible for any damage to the Drawer when
accessories are used.
H
ow to use aluminum foil in your Drawer:
• Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on
the food can be used to shield areas that are either
defrosting or cooking too quickly.
• Foil
should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the Microwave In-A-Drawer
™
.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings,
check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.