Whirlpool WOC97ES0ES Microwave Use and Care - Page 11
Cookware and Dinnerware, Aluminum Foil and Metal, Positioning Baking Tray
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Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, and then test before using. Material Aluminum Foil, Metal Browning Dish Ceramic Glass, Glass China, Earthenware Melamine Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Plastic: Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Pottery and Clay Silicone Bakeware Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Styrofoam®† Wax Paper Recommendations See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. Bottom must be at least ³⁄16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Acceptable for use. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Do not use in microwave oven. Do not use in microwave oven. Acceptable for use. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: 1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave 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 microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven. OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines: ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor. ■ Always use the turntable. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking. Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved 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 microwave oven. Positioning Baking Tray Baking tray can only be used with convection cooking and broiling (on some models). To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use baking tray in combination with microwave cooking. Place baking tray on slide rails as shown below. Push in tray to stop position. Check that the baking tray is level. For best cooking results, use baking tray only in the recommended position. A B A. Slide rail B. Baking tray †®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company. 11