Panasonic MICROWACE OVEN NN-S560 - Manual (Page 7)

Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Aluminum Foil
Yes for
Shielding
only
Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning Dish Yes
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
only. Check browning dish information for instructions
and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 mins.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware
Labelled
“Microwave-Safe”
Other Dinnerware
Yes
?
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the
back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.
Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Disposable polyester
Paperboard Dishes
Yes
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton
with Metal Handle
No Metal handle may cause arcing.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Metal
Microwave-safe
Yes
Yes
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
V4 in.{2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at
least 1 in. (2.5 cm) space between foil tr^ and oven walls.
Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at time. For containers more
than V* inch (2 cm) deep,remove food and place in a similar
size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars
Yes,
use caution
Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass
jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware & Ceramics
Yes
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
(See CONTAINER TEST below)
Metal Bakeware No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
Metal Twist Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag Yes
Follow manufackirers’ directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of
cotton string. Do not close with metal twist tie. Make six
Уг in. (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Paper Plates & Cups Yes
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require
short cooking times such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Parchment Paper Yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
microwave,.microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
Reheat & Storage
Melamine
Yes
Yes,
use caution
No
Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses.
Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from
hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups Yes
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use
to bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Plastic Wrap Yes
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
prevent spattering. Should be labelled “Suitable for
Microwave Heating". Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes
Use only for short term reheating and to bring
food to a low serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only
Conventional
Yes
No
Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
and get hot.
Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE; Fill a 1- cup glass measure with water
and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at HIGH.
If the container is microwave oven-safe, the container should remain comfortably cool and the water
should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used.
This test cannot be used for plastic containers.