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COOKING TIPS
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on
the package. When using aluminum foil containers,
cooking times may be longer because microwaves
will only penetrate the top of the food. If you use
aluminum containers without package instructions,
follow these guidelines:
Place
the container in a glass bowl and add
some water so that it covers the bottom of
the container, not more than 1⁄4-in. (.64-cm)
high. This ensures even heating of the container
bottom.
Always remove
the lid to avoid damage to the
oven.
Use only undamaged containers.
Do not use
containers taller than 3⁄4 in. (1.9
cm).
Container must be at least half lled.
To avoid arcing,
there must be a minimum 1⁄4
in. (.64 cm) between the aluminum container
and the walls of the oven and also between two
aluminum containers.
Always place the container on the turntable.
Shield
with small pieces of aluminum foil the
parts of food that may cook quickly, such as
wing tips and leg ends of poultry.
Heating food
in aluminum foil containers
usually takes up to double the time compared
to reheating in plastic, glass, china, or paper
containers. The time when food is ready will
vary depending upon the type of container you
use.
Let food stand
for 2 to 3 minutes after heating
so that heat is spread evenly throughout the
container.
Cooking you should not do in your microwave
oven
Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed
glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to
the oven.
Do not
use the microwave oven to sterilize
objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is dicult to keep
the oven at the high temperature needed for
sterilization.
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Removing the rack
When popping commercially packaged
popcorn, remove the rack from the oven. Do
not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the
rack or under the rack.
In the case of popping microwave popcorn with
the rack, that can cause re or damage to your
microwave oven.
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