Kenmore 6631 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking. USE DO NOT USE Ovenproof Glass • Glass treated for use in high-intensityheat includesutilitydishes, bread dishes, pie plates, coke plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles,and bowls without metallictrim. China • Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic tdm con be used in your oven. Plastic • When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. • Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish. • Vent by turning back one comer of the plastic wrap. This will allow excess steam to escape. • Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags only for short time cooking. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food. Paper • Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic tdm or design can be used in your oven. • Refer to the manufacturer's label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven. Metal Utensil • Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. • Metal utensils con cause arcing, which is a discharge of electric current. Arcing con damage your microwave oven. Metal Decoration • Do not use metal-tdmmedor metal-banded dinnerware,casseroledishes, etc. Centura TM Tableware • The Coming Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle TM closed-handle cups for microwave cooking. Aluminum Foil • Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.You may use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. • Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven. Wood • Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Tightly Closed Containers • "rightlyclosed cookwarecon explode. Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware. Brown Paper • Do not use brown paper bags. They absorb heat and could burn. When popping prepackaged popcorn; Place carefully so the bag does not touch the oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of thebag. Metal Twist Ties • Always remove metal twist ties as they con become hot and cause a fire. 7