Kenmore 99721 - Manual (Page 27)

UTENSILS
Materials to use
OVENPROOF GLASS
Ovenware (treated for high-intensity heat), such as utility
dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic
trimming.
CHINA
Bowls, cups, serving pieces, plates, and platters without
metallic trimming.
POTTERY
Dishes, cups, mugs, and bowls,
PLASTIC
Plastic wrap may be used as a cover. Lay the plastic wrap
loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. The dish
should be deep enough so that plastic wrap will not touch
the food. As the food heats, it may cause the wrap to melt
wherever it touches the food. Plastic dishes, cups,
Semi-Rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags are usable
for short time cooking. Use with care as some softening of
the plastic can occur with heat from the food.
PAPER
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper
plates are usable.
UTENSIL TEST: A simple way to find out if a utensil can
be used for microwave cooking is to place it, empty, on the
Cooking Tray, dose the door and set time to ,30 seconds
(1/2 minute) and touch START.
If the utensil is warm to the touch at the end of this time,
it should not be used for microwave cooking.
CAUTION: Always make sure that closed utensils are
opened and plastic pouches of vegetables are pierced
before cooking. Tightly closed utensils could explode.
Materials to avoid
METAL UTENSILS
Metal utensils are not recommended because the metal
shields the food from microwave energy on the bottom and
sides, causing uneven cooking results.
Metal utensils will also cause arcing and can damage the
microwave oven.
METAL DECORATION
Metal-trimmed or-banded dinnerware. casseroles, etc.,
should not be used. The metal trim interferes with normal
cooking and may damage the dish.
CENTURA® TABLEWARE
Coming Glass docs not recommend the use of its Centura
tableware or Corelte"" dosed handle cups for microwave
cooking.
ALUMINUM FOIL
Large sheets or pieces of aluminum foil should be avoided
because they will hinder cooking and may cause harmful
arcing. However, smaller pieces may be used to cover areas
such as poultry legs and wings. Any aluminum foil used
should be at least 1 inch from side walls of oven.
WOOD
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out when used in the
microwave oven and may split or crack.
OTHER
Avoid using brown paper, cracked, flawed, or chipped
utensils, including ovenproof glassware.
CAUTION. Do not use metal ties on any paper or plastic
bags: the ties become hot and could cause a fire.
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