Hestan 24 Inch Countertop Convection Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual - Manual (Page 12)

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
(CONT.)
Utensils and
Coverings
Microwave Only
Convection Broil,
Slow Cook
High Mix/ Roast
Low Mix/Bake
Microwave-safe
plastic containers
YES. Use for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-safe
plastics are not suitable for cooking
foods with high fat and sugar
content. Follow manufacturer's
directions.
NO NO
Plastic,
Thermoset®
YES YES. Are heat
resistant up to 425°F
[218°C]. Do not use
for broiling.
YES
Plastic wrap YES. Use brands specially marked
for microwave use. DO NOT allow
plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so
steam can escape.
NO NO
Pottery, porcelain
stoneware
YES. Check manufacturer's
recommendation for being
microwave safe.
YES YES. Must be
microwave safe
AND ovenable.
Styrofoam YES. For reheating. NO NO
Wax paper YES. Good covering for cooking and
reheating.
NO NO
Wicker, wood,
straw
YES. May be used for short periods
of time. Do not use with high fat
or high sugar content foods. Could
char.
NO NO
DISH CHECK: If 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. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for
microwaving.
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
when using microwave-only cooking. Hestan is not responsible for any damage to the oven when
accessories are used.
FOOD SAFETY FOOD SAFETY
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s
recommended temperatures.
145˚F [63˚C] Fish
160˚F [71˚C] Pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
165˚F [74˚C]
For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out “fresh” food.
Whole, pieces and ground turkey/chicken/duck.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone.
NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave use.
• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a
dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and microwave oven cooking bags away from the face.
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