LG MHES1738F Owners Manual - Page 28

28 OPERATION - Do not put plates with painted decoration in the oven, as the paint may contain metal and cause arcing. Microwave-Unsafe Cookware • Metal Containers/Metal Decoration - Never use metal or metal-rimmed cookware in the microwave oven. - Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. - Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, foil trays, metal-rimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal rim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven. • Aluminum Foil - Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. - Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. - Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven. • Wood - Wood bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. - Baskets react in the same way. • Tightly Covered Cookware - Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered containers. - Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking. - Tightly closed pouches could explode. • Brown Paper - Avoid using brown paper bags. - They absorb too much heat and could burn. • Flawed or Chipped Cookware - Any container that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven. • Metal Twist Ties - Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. - They become hot and could cause a fire. Testing Cookware before Use Most heat resistant and non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your oven. However, some cookware may contain materials that are not suitable for microwave use. Follow the steps below to find out if cookware can be used in the microwave. 1 Place the container in question and a glass measuring cup filled with water next to each other inside the oven. 2 Heat the container and glass measuring cup for 1 minute at HIGH power. • If the water heats up but the container remains cool to the touch, the container is microwave-safe. • If the temperature of the water does not change but the container becomes warm, it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. CAUTION • Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for microwave cooking. • Cookware should be checked to ensure that it is suitable for use in the microwave. • Always be careful when taking cookware out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. Convection Cookware • Metal pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important. • Metal pans with a dark or dull finish are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust. • Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light, tender crust. • Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes because the glass is easy to clean. Combination Cooking Cookware • Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with the oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf, or the oven.