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SMW Oven Care and Use Manual
Cookware and Utensil Guide
Cookware and Utensil Guide
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave
oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P100 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent
to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has
absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
COMMENTS
Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to
prevent overcooking or defrosting too quickly. Foil should not come closer
than one inch to any surface of the oven.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check browning
dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more
than 6 minutes.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Check manufacturer's use and care directions for use in microwave heating.
Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe.”
Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery
stores.
Metal handle may cause arcing.
Not suitable for high temperatures.
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than 3/4-inch (2 cm) high.
Place foil tray in center of oven.
Leave at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) space between
foil tray and oven walls. Heat only one foil tray in the oven at a time.
For
containers more than 3/4-inch (2 cm) deep, remove food and place in a similar
sized microwave-safe container.
Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass jars are not heat
resistant. Do not use for cooking.
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
(See
CONTAINER TEST
below).
Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Follow manufacturer's directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip
cut from the end of the bag or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with metal
twist-tie. Make six 1/2-inch (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Use to warm cooked foods and to cook foods that require short cooking times
such as hot dogs.
Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave, microwave/
convection and conventional ovens.
Should be labeled, “Suitable for Microwave Heating.” Check manufacturer's
directions for recommended uses.
Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not
suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content.
The heat from hot
food may cause the plastic to warp. This material absorbs microwave energy.
Dishes get HOT!
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature.
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Vent so steam escapes.
Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving temperature.
Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers. Those not suitable for
use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
ITEM
Aluminum Foil
Browning Dish
Brown paper bags
Dinnerware:
Labeled “Microwave-Safe”
Other Dinnerware
Disposable polyester
Paperboard Dishes
Fast Food Carton with Metal
Handle
Food storage bags
Frozen Dinner Tray:
Metal
Microwave-safe
Glass Jars
Glassware: Heat-safe glass (i.e. Pyrex)
Oven Glassware; Glass Ceramics
(Pyroceram
®
, such as Corning Ware
®
)
Metal Bakeware
Metal Twist-Ties
Non-microwaveable plastic or metal
commuter beverage containers.
Oven Cooking Bag
Paper Plates & Paper Cups
Paper Towels & Napkins
Parchment Paper
Plastic:
Microwave-Safe Cookware
(Pottery, stoneware, porcelain)
Reheat & Storage containers
Melamine
Styrofoam cups or containers
Microwave-safe Plastic Wraps
Straw, Wicker, Wood
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only
Conventional
Wax paper
MICROWAVE
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