Automatic
Containers and Covers
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Always use microwave-safe
containers and cover them with
lids or vented plastic wrap.
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Never use tight-sealing plastic
covers. They can prevent steam
from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
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Match the amount of food to
the size of the
Fill
containers at least half full for best
results.
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Be sure the outside of the
cooking container and the inside
of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven.
Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
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Stir or rotate some foods after
a beeping signal, if required. See
Automatic Cooking Control Guide
and recipes on the following pages.
How to Adapt Microwave
Casserole Recipes
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Select recipes that do not require
adding ingredients, stirring or
rotating at different stages during
cooking.
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Use microwave-safe containers
that are appropriate in size to the
food amount.
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For saucy casseroles, cover
container with lid or plastic wrap.
For cheese or crumb-topped
casseroles, remove cover after oven
signals and add topping, then
continue cooking uncovered.
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precooked ingredients or
hot sauces to cool slightly before
adding other ingredients.
. Meats and vegetables should be
submerged in liquid.
Use microwave-safe casseroles or
bowls for entrees and vegetables.
Cover with lids that fit. If lids are
not available, use plastic wrap.
Plastic wrap should be vented over
food to allow for escaping steam.
Seal by pressing plastic wrap
firmly around edges.
For frozen entrees in paperboard
trays, remove tray from box but do
not remove film over tray.
For frozen entrees with foil covering
and plastic lids, remove foil cover
and
with plastic lid.
Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown
above. Break food up thoroughly
after oven signals.
For meat and fish loaves. use
either the round or loaf
safe containers. Cover with plastic
wrap.
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Use
or
containers for
foods,
as
spareribs,
chuck roasts and corn on the
Plastic wrap covering should
be vented over food to allow for
escaping steam. Seal by pressing
plastic wrap firmly around edges.
plates should not be used
for automatic cooking. Use
microwave-safe
or
for
reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.
Fish fillets or seafood pieces
should be in single layer in flat pie
plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover
with plastic wrap.
Whole or large halves of
vegetables, such as cauliflower or
squash, should be placed in round
or square container close to size of
vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
