GE CSB9120SJSS Use and Care Manual - Page 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! Microwavesafe cookware The turntable must always be in place when using the oven. The clear glass tray should always be in place when microwaving. Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving." ■ Place food or microwavable container ■ Some foam trays (like those that meat directly on the clear glass tray to cook is packaged on) have a thin strip of your food. metal embedded in the bottom. When ■ Use of the non-stick metal tray during microwave cooking will result in inferior cooking performance. microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel. ■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic ■ If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a How to test for a microwave-safe dish. wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. ■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use. glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water³set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. ■ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly If the dish remains cool and only the resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage water in the cup heats, then the dish is containers should be at least partially microwave-safe. uncovered because they form a tight ■ Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Oven mitts may be needed to handle the cookware. ■ Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper may contain metal flecks which could cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite. ■ Use foil only as directed in this manual. seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face. ■ Plastic cookware³Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and When using foil in the oven, keep the foil cookware could ignite. at least 1s away from the sides of the oven. Follow these guidelines: ■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. ■ If you use a meat thermometer while 1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's cooking, make sure it is safe for use in recommendations. microwave ovens. 2. Do not microwave empty containers. 3. Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8