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of a dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
Stay near the oven while it’s in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
NEVER
use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.
Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of
food borne bacteria.
Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires.
Use care when removing items from the oven so that utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the safety door latches.
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
heat-resistant glass
microwave-safe plastics
paper plates
microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
browning dish
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 bake ware
dishes with metallic trim
non-heat-resistant glass
non-microwave-safe plastic
recycled 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.
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
