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aBout Foods
Food
do
don’t
Eggs, sausages,
nuts, seeds, fruits
& vegetables
• Puncture egg yolks before cooking
to prevent “explosion”.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot
dogs and sausages so that steam escapes.
•
Cook eggs in shells.
•
Reheat whole eggs.
•
Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn
•
Use specially bagged popcorn for microwave cooking.
•
Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use special popcorn pad.
•
Pop popcorn in regular brown
bags or glass bowls.
•
Exceed maximum time on
popcorn package.
Baby food
•
Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully,
stirring often. Check temperature before serving.
•
Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake
thoroughly. “Wrist” test before feeding.
•
Heat disposable bottles.
•
Heat bottles with nipples on.
•
Heat baby food in original jars.
General
• Cut baked goods with filling after heating
to release steam and avoid burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and after
heating to avoid “eruption”.
• Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids
or cereals, to prevent boilovers.
•
Heat or cook in closed glass
jars or air tight containers.
•
Can in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not be destroyed.
•
Deep fat fry.
•
Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.
aBout utensils and coverings
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces
already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new
microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the
interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
• Glass ceramic (Pyroceram
®
), such as Corningware
®
.
• Heat-resistant glass (Pyrex
®
)
• Microwave-safe plastics
• 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 microwave 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 microwave oven.
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. Electrolux is not responsible for any damage
to the microwave oven when accessories are used.
