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Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual
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• The edge of the cooking container gets more microwave
energy than the center. So, place the densest part of the food
(broccoli stem, for example) near the outside, and the less
dense part (broccoli head) towards the center.
• Covering food while cooking will reduce cooking time,
reduce splattering, and help to keep food moist.
• For best results, use a fork to pierce foods with a skin or
membrane (for example: potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, egg
yolks) to prevent steam from building up during cooking.
• Always allow food cooked in the microwave to stand for a
short period of time before serving. This allows the heat to dis-
perse evenly throughout the food.
• The size and shape of a container will influence the cook-
ing time. Food prepared in a narrow and shallow casserole
will cook more quickly than the same amount of food prepared
in a taller container. Since microwaves penetrate from all
sides, round shapes cook more evenly
• Arrange frozen food item on a microwave-safe plate like
the spokes of a wheel and leave the center open.
• Allow space between foods when arranging on plate
before microwaving.
• Use a large 10-½ inch microwave-safe plate to allow room
between foods.
• Use microwave-safe paper towels, paper plates, dishes
and bowls.
• Use oven mitts when removing dishes and food from the
microwave after cooking.