Electrolux WAVE-TOUCH 318205319 - Manual (Page 11)

11 Information You Need To Know
About utensils and coverings
The following coverings are ideal:
Paper towels are good for covering foods for •
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking
bacon.
Wax paper can be used for cooking and •
reheating.
Plastic wrap that is specially marked for •
microwave use can be used for cooking and
reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch
food. Vent so steam can escape.
Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice •
because heat is kept near the food to hasten
cooking.
Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or •
foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your Microwave
Oven:
Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed •
smoothly on the food can be used to shield
areas that are either defrosting or cooking too
quickly.
Foil should not come closer than one inch to •
any surface of the oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or
coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or
follow recipe suggestions.
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.
Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the
oven when accessories are used.
I t is not necessary to buy all new cookware.
Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used
successfully in your new Microwave Oven. Make
sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls
during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking
and reheating:
glass ceramic (Pyroceram • ® ),
such as Corningware ® .
heat-resistant glass (Pyrex • ® )
microwave-safe plastics •
paper plates •
microwave-safe pottery, •
stoneware and porcelain
browning dish (Do not exceed •
recommended preheating time. Follow
manufacturer's directions.)
These items can be used for short time
reheating of foods that have little fat or sugar
in them:
• wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
metal pans and bakeware •
dishes with metallic trim •
non-heat-resistant glass •
non-microwave-safe plastics •
(margarine tubs)
recycled paper products •
brown paper bags •
food storage bags •
metal twist-ties •
Should 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. A dish which
becomes very hot should not be used.