Kenmore 721.80829 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
COOKWARE GUIDE
Microwave Cooking
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for
use in your microwave oven,
However,to test cookware before using, follow these
steps:
1,Place theempty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup ofwater in a glass measuring cup
and placeit in the oven besidethe cookware,
3, Microwave on 100% power for 1minute. Ifthe dish
iswarm, itshould not be used for microwave
cooking,
Combination Cooking
• Glass or glass-ceramicbaking containers are
recommended, Be sure not touse items with metal
trim as it may cause arcing(sparking) with oven wall
or oven shelf, damaging thecookware, the shelf or
the oven.
Heat-resistantplastic microwave cookware (safe to
450°F) may be used, but isnot recommended for
foods that requirecrusting or all-around browning,
because plasticis a poor conductor of heat,
Convection Cooking
Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especiallywhere browning or crusting
isimportant.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and
piesbecause they absorb heatand produce a
crisper crust.
Shinyaluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies,
or muffins because these pans reflectheat and help
producea light,tender crust,
Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or bakingdishes
are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to
the cleanabilityof glass,
COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass Yes Yes Yes
Ceramics, China Yes Yes Yes
(Do not use china
with gold or silver trim.)
Metal Cookware No Yes No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastic Yes No Yes*
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper Yes No No
Paper Products Yes No No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood Yes No No
* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F
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