CM Oven Care and Use Manual
Microwave Mode – Upper or Single Oven ONLY
Utensils
Recommended for Microwave Mode
•
Glass ceramic (Pyroceram
®
)
such as Corningware
®
•
Heat-resistant glass (i.e. Pyrex
®
)
•
Microwave-safe plastics
•
Paper plates and cups
•
Microwave-safe pottery, stoneware, porcelain
•
Metal bakeware or pans
Tips
•
To check whether a dish or mug is safe to use in this
mode, put empty item on microwave rack and heat
on High for 30 seconds. If it becomes very hot, do
not use it.
•
Microwave energy may cause some arcing between
metal objetcs. Small amounts of arcing are neither
harmful nor hazardous.
Not Recommended for Microwave Mode
•
Non-heat-resistant glass
•
Food carton with metal handle
•
Non-microwaveable plastics (i.e. margarine tubs)
•
Styrofoam cups or containers
•
Metal or non-microwaveable plastic commuter bev-
erage container
•
Recycled paper products (i.e. brown shopping bags)
•
Metal twist ties
•
Food storage bags
Recommended Disposable Covers
•
Paper towels
•
Wax paper
•
Microwave-safe plastic wraps (vent so steam
escapes). Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
•
Parchment paper
Food Selection
•
Quantity
– The cooking time is dependent on the
amount of food in the oven.
Note:
A small amount
of food, i.e. 4 T. butter, will take longer to heat be-
cause the oven cavity is large compared to the small
amount of food.
•
Content
– The amount of fat, sugar and liquid in
the food affects the cooking time. For example,
eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, etc., cook very quickly.
•
Density
– A non-porous food, such as roast, takes
longer to cook than a porous food such as bread.
•
Shape and Size
– Uniform shapes and sizes cook
more evenly.
Cooking Techniques
•
Arranging
– Place food in a circular pattern with
the thickest areas toward the outside of dish.
•
Covering
– Most foods cook and reheat more
evenly when covered.
•
Shielding
– Cover thinner areas of food with foil
to prevent over-cooking or defrosting too quickly,
i.e. chicken drumsticks. Do not wrap baking pota-
toes in foil.
•
Foil should not come closer
than one inch to
any surface of the oven.
•
Stirring and Turning
– Stir foods from the outer
edges toward center of utensil or turn food over
once during cooking.
•
Standing Time
– It is necessary to allow food to
stand to complete cooking.
Guide to Power Levels
HI = 650 watts
HI (100%)
Poultry, fish, fresh and frozen vegetables,
casseroles, boil water, popcorn, pudding.
9
( 90%)
Reheat rice and pasta.
8
( 80%)
Reheat precooked food, seafood.
7
( 70%)
Cheese entrees.
6
( 60%)
Scrambled eggs, cakes.
5
(50%)
Custards, pasta, tender meats: beef,
ham, lamb, pork, veal.
4
(40%)
Slow cook entrees and less tender
meats covered with liquid.
3
(30%)
DEFROST
frozen uncooked or
precooked food, simmer stews and
sauces.
2
(20%)
Reheat pancakes, tortillas, French toast.
1
(10%)
Hold entrees at serving temperatures.
Upper Oven Operations
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DO NOT OPERATE WITH OVEN EMPTY
