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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminium tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and
may split or crack.
Notes
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Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as
they may become hot during cooking.
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Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.
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Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
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For best results and more enjoyable cooking, please read these
comments thoroughly.
For Best Results
:
1. When determining the time for a particular food, begin by using minimum
time and checking condition occasionally. It is easy to overcook food
because microwaves cook very quickly.
2. Small quantities of food or foods with low water content may dry out and
become hard if cooked too long.
Defrosting Frozen Food
:
1. Foods that have been frozen can be place directly in the oven for thawing.
(Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps).
2. Defrost according to the Defrosting instructions found in this manual.
3. For areas of the food thawing faster than others, cover with small pieces of
aluminum foil. This helps slow down or stop the defrosting process.
4. Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example,
fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still
slightly frozen.
5. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the cooking time in some