Amana ACM1580A - Manual (Page 9)

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Cookware Suggestions
What Should You Consider in Cookware?
Cooking method used determines the cookware that can be used. To simplify choices, use
cookware that is approved for all three cooking methods: microwave, convection and
combination.
Select Avoid
Heat resistant glass Non-heat resistant glass
Ceramics or china Metal trimmed ceramics or china
Pyrex Metal cookware
Heat resistant Teflon utensils, such as
spatulas.
Metal cooking utensils.
Microwave cookware that is safe to
450•F
Paper products, straw, wicker and wood.
. Handles that are secure. Cookware with loose or broken handles.
Can I can?
Canning is not allowed in microwave
or combination ovens.
When heating liquids in the microwave
oven, especially for extended periods of
time, superheating can occur. This
condition may result in boil over or
possible eruption when the liquid is
disturbed or a jar is sealed.
Damage incurred by canning, or
attempting to can, using the oven is not
covered under warranty.
What a neat
rack!
A metal rack is provided with the oven
for use in convection oven mode. Metal
racks should not be used in the oven
during microwave or combination
mode. Metal in a microwave energy
environment will cause arcing, which
could result in damage to the oven.
Should I use a
popcorn
popper?
Popcorn should only be
cooked in a specially designed
microwave popcorn popper or in the
commercially prepared microwave-safe
popcorn bag it was sold in. Do not use a
popper designed to focus or concentrate
energy or heat. Popcorn should also be
popped only while oven is in
microwave mode. If convection heat is
present, popcorn may scorch, burn or
catch fire.
Do not use metal utensils or pots in the oven.
Covering
A cover will trap heat and steam, causing food to heat more quickly.
Always use a lid approved for both convection and microwave cooking.
Stirring
Redistributes heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the
center of the dish.
Piercing
Pierce the shell, skin or membrane of foods before heating to prevent
bursting.
Turning Large foods should be turned so that the top and bottom heat evenly.
Arrangement
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer on a dish safe for
combination heating. .
Standing
Time
Foods often need to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being removed
from the oven. This finishes cooking. Normally an internal temperature
will continue to rise approximately 5 to 10°F during standing time.
Spacing
Arrange individual foods, such as potatoes, in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This helps food heat more evenly.
Cooking hints for your oven