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About Utensils and Coverings
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.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, 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.
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used
successfully in your new microwave oven.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
* glass ceramic (Pyroceram
®
), such as
Corningware
®
.
* heat-resistant glass (Pyrex
®
)
* microwave-safe plastics (Some microwave-safe
plastics are not suitable for cooking foods with
high fat and sugar content.)
* paper plates
* microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
* browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.)
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 bakeware
* dishes with metallic trim
* non-heat-resistant glass
* non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
* recycled paper products
* brown 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.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.
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. Sharp 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 child 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.
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