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I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W
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 convection oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used
in each mode.
DISH CHECK. If 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. If the dish becomes very hot, DO NOT use it for microwaving.
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. Sharp is not responsible for any
damage to the oven when accessories are used.
UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE ONLY
CONVECTION BROIL,
SLOW COOK
HIGH MIX/ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Yes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from
cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least
1 inch from wall of oven.
Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inch
away from walls and do not cover with lid.
Yes Do not exceed recommended preheating time.
Follow manufacturer's directions.
Yes Excellent.
Yes Excellent
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes Good for large meats or foods that need
tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties.
Yes For reheating.
Yes To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not
use recycled paper towels which may contain
metal filings.
Yes
Yes Use for reheating and defrosting. Follow
manufacturer's directions.
Yes
Yes Use brands specially marked for microwave
use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent
so steam can escape.
Yes Check manufacturer's recommendation for
being microwave-safe.
Yes For reheating
Yes Good covering for cooking and reheating.
Yes May be used for short periods of time. Do
not use with high fat or high sugar content foods.
Could char.
Yes For shielding.
Yes Broil - No cover.
No
Yes Excellent.
Yes Excellent
No
Yes Broil - No cover.
Yes Broil - No cover.
Yes
No
Yes Broil - No
No
No
Yes For temperatures
up to 400
o
F. Do not
use for broiling.
No
Yes Are heat resistant
up to 425
o
F. Do not
use for broiling.
No
Yes
No
No
No
Aluminum Foil
Aluminum
containers
Browning dish
Glass ceramic
(Pyroceram
®
)
Glass, heat-resistant
Glass, non-heat-resistant
Lids, glass
Lids, metal
Metal cookware
Metal, misc: dishes with
metalic trim, etc. Metal
twist-ties.
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates
Paper towels
Paper, ovenable
Microwave-safe plastic
containers
Plastic, Thermoset
®
Plastic wrap
Pottery, stoneware,
porcelain
Styrofoam
Wax paper
Wicker, wood, straw
Yes For shielding.
Yes Can be used if 3/4
filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.
No
Yes Excellent.
Yes Excellent
No
Yes
No
Yes Do not use metal
coverings.
No
Yes Do not use metal
coverings.
No
No
Yes For temperatures up
to 400
o
F.
No
Yes
No
Yes Must be microwave-
safe and ovenable.
No
No
No
