KitchenAid KHHS179LBL Use and Care Guide - Page 12

MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Paper Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Plastic Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Styrofoam* Do not use in oven. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use in oven. Wax Paper Acceptable for use. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: 1. Put cookware or dinnerware in oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. 2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute. Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool. Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven. OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (if supplied), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines: ■ Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor. ■ Always use the turntable. ■ Never allow contact with another metal object during cooking. Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven. For Use with Grill Element When using the grill element for non-grill functions (without grill rack), use the provided pan or oven-proof cookware (glass or ceramic glass). Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. PERCENT/ NAME NUMBER USE 100%, High 10 (default setting) Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables. 90% 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground meat and poultry pieces. Heating cream soups. 80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or casseroles. Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high, such as meat loaf. 70%, 7 Medium-High Reheating a single serving of food. Cooking fish fillets. 60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. Cooking nonstirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. 50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, whole fish and pot roasts. Simmering stews. 40% 4 Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, 3 Medium-Low, Defrost Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods. 20% 2 Melting chocolate, butter and marshmallows. Softening ice cream. 10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit. Softening butter and cheese. 12