Westinghouse WMG281SF - Manual (Page 5)

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SAFETY
Materials which may be used in your microwave oven
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
microwave oven walls. The foil should be at least
1 inch (2.5cm) away from microwave 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 microwave oven glassware only.
Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use
cracked or chipped glassware.
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 microwave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat.
Use with supervision for 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.
Materials to be avoided in your microwave oven
Aluminum trays May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-
safe dish.
Food dishes with
metal handles
or trim
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
microwave oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the microwave 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.
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