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UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION,
BROIL, SLOW
COOK
HIGH MIX/
ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Microwave-safe
plastic containers
YES - Use for reheating and defrosting.
Some microwave-safe plastics are not
suitable for cooking foods with high fat
and sugar content.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.
NO NO
Plastic, Thermoset
®
YES
YES -
Are heat resis-
tant up to 425˚F. Do
not use for broiling.
YES
Plastic wrap YES - Use brands specially marked for
microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic
wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape.
NO NO
Pottery, porcelain
stoneware
YES - Check manufacturer’s recom-
mendation for being microwave safe.
YES
YES - Must be
microwave safe
AND ovenable.
Styrofoam YES - For reheating
NO NO
Wax paper YES - Good covering for cooking and
reheating.
NO NO
Wicker, wood,
straw
YES - May be used for short periods of
time. Do not use with high fat or high
sugar content foods. Could char.
NO NO
DISH CHECK If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
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 when
using microwave-only cooking.
Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.