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Use these utensils for safe microwave
cooking and reheating
·glass ceramic
·heat-resistant glass
·microwave-safe plastics
·paper plates
·microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
·browning dish
These items can be used for short time
reheating of foods that have little fat or
sugar in them:
·wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
·metal pans and bake ware
·dishes with metallic trim
·non-heat-resistant glass
·non-microwave-safe plastic
·recycled paper bags
·food storage bags
·metal twist-ties
Should 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. A dish
which becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
·Paper towels are good for covering foods for
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking
bacon.
·Wax paper can be used for cooking and
reheating.
·Plastic wrap that is specially marked for
microwave use can be used for cooking and
reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to
touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
·Lids that are microwave-safe are a good
choice because heat is kept near the food
to hasten cooking.
·Oven cooking bags are good for large meats
or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT
use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag
so steam can escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your
microwave oven:
·Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on the food can be used to shield
areas that are either defrosting or cooking
too quickly.
· Foil should not come closer than one inch to
any surface of the oven.
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. RCA is not responsible for
any damage to the oven when accessories are
used.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to
them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room.
The children must be able to reach the oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy
stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions; use potholders, remove coverings carefully and
pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy.
