LG MAK7553W 01 Owners Manual - Page 8
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INTRODUCTION MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off metal objects in the oven and cause "arcing", which resembles lightning. Most heat-resistant, nonmetallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable for microwave cooking. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there's a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven. Testing Utensils for Microwave Use: Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water, in the microwave oven. Microwave at (Power Level 10) for 1-2 minutes. If the water heats up, but the utensil remains cool, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it should not be used in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Read through the following checklist. POPCORN When popping a popcorn; Place carefully bag does not touch oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of the bag. 1. Dinner Plates: Many kinds of tableware are microwave safe. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer's literature or perform the microwave dish test. 2. Glassware: Some glassware that is heatresistant is microwave-safe. This would include most brands of oven-tempered glass cookware. Do not, however, use delicate tumblers, wine glasses, etc. in the oven, as they are likely to shatter. 3. Paper: Paper plates and containers without wax coatings are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, for short cooking times. Paper towels are also very useful for absorbing moisture and grease. In general, use white paper products. 4. Plastic Storage Containers: These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to heat foods that will need considerable time in the oven, as hot foods will eventually warp or melt the container. 5. Cooking Bags: Cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Substitute string for metal twist ties. 6. Plastic Microwave Cookware: A variety of cookware is available. Certain special items such as plastic ring molds, muffin pans, etc. are convenient. Check the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Pottery, Stoneware and Ceramic: Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven. They should be checked by using the dish test. -8-