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4.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
5.
Cleaning Tip: For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave
power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
It is hazardous for anyone other than a compentent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
UTENSILS
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave
oven." There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in
doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test:
1.
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the
utensil in question.
2.
Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3.
Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.
4.
Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
UTENSILS
REMARKS
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close
to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven
walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits
to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for
a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit,
pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
UTENSILS
REMARKS
Aluminum 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.
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
