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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 convection oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used
in each mode.
Aluminum Foil
Aluminum
containers
Yes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placec
smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from
cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least
1 inch from wa of oven.
Yes Can be used if3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inch
away from walls and do not cover with lid.
Yes For shielding. Yes For shielding.
Yes Broil - No cover. Yes Can be used if 3/4
filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.
Browning dish Yes Do not exceed recommended preheating time. No No
Follow manufacturer's directions.
Glass ceramic Yes Excellent. Yes Excellent.
(Pyroceram ®)
Glass. heat-resistanl Yes Excellent Yes Excellent
Glass. non-heat-resistant No No
Lids, glass Yes Yes Broil - No cover
Lids. metal No Yes Broil - No cover
Metal cookware No Yes
Metal. misc: dishes with
metalic trim etc. Metal
twist-ties.
No No
Oven cooking bags Yes Good for large meats or foods that neec Yes Broil - No
tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties.
Paper plates Yes For reheating. No
Paper towels Yes To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not No
use recycled paper towels which may contain
metal filings.
Paper, ovenable Yes
Microwave-safe plastic Yes Use for reheating and defrosting Follow
containers manufacturer's directions.
Plastic. Thermoset _ Yes
Plastic wrap
Yes Excellent.
Yes Excellent
No
Yes
No
Yes Do not use metal
coverings.
No
Yes Do not use metal
coverings.
No
No
Yes For temperatures Yes For temperatures up
up to 400 ° F. Do not to 400 ° F.
use for broiling.
No No
Yes Are heat resistant Yes
up to 425 c F. Do not
use for broiling.
No NoYes Use brands specially marked for microwave
use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent
so steam car" escape.
Pottery, stoneware, Yes Check manufacturer's recommendation for Yes Yes Must be microwave-
porcelain being microwave-safe, 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 No No
not use with high fat or high sugar content foods.
Could char.
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. Sharp is not responsible for any
damage to the oven when accessories are used.