12
UTENSILS
AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE
ONLY
CONVECTION
BROIL,
SLOW COOK
HIGH MIX/
ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Plastic,
Thermoset
®
YES YES. Are heat
resistant up
to 425°F. Do
not use for
broiling.
YES
Plastic wrap YES. Use brands
specially marked for
microwave use. DO
NOT allow plastic
wrap to touch food.
Vent so steam can
escape.
NO NO
Pottery,
porcelain
stoneware
YES. Check man-
ufacturer's recom-
mendation for being
microwave safe.
YES YES. Must be
microwave safe
AND ovenable.
Styrofoam YES. For reheating. NO NO
Wax paper YES. Good cover-
ing for cooking and
reheating.
NO NO
Wicker,
wood, straw
YES. May be used
for short periods of
time. Do not use
with high fat or high
sugar content foods.
Could char.
NO NO
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 when
using microwave-only cooking. Viking is not responsible for any damage to
the microwave oven when accessories are used.