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COOKING UTENSILS

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS 

Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in
your microwave oven: 
Microwaves cannot
penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal
object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming
phenomenon that resembles lightening. 
Most heat-resistant non-metallic cooking utensils
are safe for use in your microwave oven. However,
some may contain materials that render them
unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have
any doubts about a particular utensil, there's a
simple way to find out if it can be used in your
microwave oven.

Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the
utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with
water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power
HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the
utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is
microwave-safe. However, if the water does not
change temperature but the utensil becomes
warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the
utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave
oven. You probably have many items on hand in
your kitchen that can be used as cooking
equipment in your microwave oven. Just read
through the following checklist.

1. Dinner plates: Many kinds of dinner-ware are
microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the
manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave
test, above.

2. Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant is
microwave-safe. This includes all brands of oven-
tempered glass cookware. However, do not use
delicate glassware, such as tumbler or wine
glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.

3. Paper: Paper plates and containers are
convenient and safe to use in your microwave
oven, provided the cooking time is short and
foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture.
Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping
foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy
foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In general,
avoid colored paper products as the color may run. 

4. Plastic storage containers: These can be used
to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated.
However, they should not be used to hold foods
that will need considerable time in the oven as hot
foods will eventually warp or melt plastic
containers.

5. Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-
safe provided they are specially made for cooking.
However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so
that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic
bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they
will melt and rupture.

6. Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of
shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is
available. For the most part, you can probably cook
with items you already have on hand rather than
investing in new kitchen equipment.

7. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic:
Containers made of these materials are usually
fine for use in your microwave oven, but they
should be tested to be sure.

CAUTION: SOME ITEMS ARE NOT
INTENDED FOR COOKING, INCLUDING
SOME STONEWARE AND ITEMS WITH
HIGH IRON OR LEAD CONTENTS.

POPCORN

When popping a popcorn;
Place carefully so the bag does not touch the
oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half
toward the center top of the bag.

Summary of Contents for MA-6400B

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL COOKING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MA 6400B website http www lgservice com e mail http www lgeservice com techsup html...

Page 2: ...result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or c...

Page 3: ...0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE 11 FRESH VEGETABLE CHART 12 CLEANING 13 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 13 WARRANTY Inside back cover Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Consumpt...

Page 4: ...chen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or coun...

Page 5: ...ildren or tripped over accidentally B CIRCUITS For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 Amp circuit No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line If in doub...

Page 6: ...e foods gradually travels inward If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt As you gain experience in using you...

Page 7: ...ompletely cooked but most foods including meats and poultry are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of fo...

Page 8: ...ever do not use delicate glassware such as tumbler or wine glasses as these might shatter as the food warms 3 Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven pr...

Page 9: ...l Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring Your oven will be packed with the following materials Glass Turntable 1 each Owner s Manual Cooking Guide 1 each Rotating Ring 1 each...

Page 10: ...the cooking process by pushing the Door Open Button The TIMER will stop and the microwave activity will cease When the door is closed cooking will resume until the full cooking time has elapsed After...

Page 11: ...7 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Casserole 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole 4 cups 5 7 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Casserole cream or cheese 1 cup 1...

Page 12: ...d 2 tbsp water in 1 1 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 4 5 Place mushrooms in 1 1 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips Fresh 1Ib 8 1...

Page 13: ...ter BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE INSIDE OF THE OVEN Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal Remove...

Page 14: ...ed warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to...

Page 15: ...P NO 3828W5A1836 Printed in China...

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