GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P088, Use And Care Manual

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MICROWAVE COOKWARE
& MICROWAVE
of Cookware
Microwave Uses
Foil-1ined paper bags and boxes
Avoid using.
Foil baking trays
Aluminum
Metal or partially pots, pans,
thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Paper towels, paper napkins and
wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in
bags and storage bags
Paperboard trays used frozen
entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
You use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal
reflect microwaves cause uneven heating.) Arcing can occur if foil
is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.
Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can
build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if
food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into
them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using
recycled paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Cookware Tips
●
Always check the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven.
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Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in
cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit
in the oven.
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For best cooking results select a dish that matches
the size or amount of food being prepared.
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