Panasonic NN-SD978S Operating Instructions - Page 9

Cookware Guide ITEM Aluminum Foil MICROWAVE COMMENTS Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of Shielding meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur only if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your oven will result. Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking Yes only. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes. No May cause a fire in the oven. Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in Yes microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "Oven-Microwave Safe". ? Use CONTAINER TEST below. Yes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery stores. No No Yes Metal handle may cause arcing. Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven. Browning Dish Brown paper bags Dinnerware: Labeled "Microwave Safe" Unlabeled Dinnerware Disposable polyester Paperboard Dishes Fast Food Carton with Metal Handle Frozen Dinner Tray Metal Frozen Dinner Tray Microwave safe Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time. Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for Glass Jars No cooking or reheating. Heat Resistant Oven Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. Yes Glassware & Ceramics (See CONTAINER TEST below) Metal Bakeware Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can No cause arcing and damage to your oven. Metal Twist-Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven. Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece Oven Cooking Bag Yes of cotton string. Do not close with metal twist-tie. Make six 1/2-inch (1 cm) slits near the closure. Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require Paper Plates & Cups Yes with supervision short cooking time such as hot dogs. Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for Paper Towels & Napkins Yes with supervision microwave use. Recycled Paper Towels Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may No & Napkins cause sparks. Parchment Paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in Yes microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens. Plastic: Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check Microwave Safe Yes, manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Cookware use caution Some microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot food may cause the plastic to warp. Plastic, Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT! Yes, Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use Plastic Foam Cups short term only to reheat foods to a low serving temperature only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and Plastic Wrap Yes prevent spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for Microwave Heating". Check package directions. Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low Yes, Straw, Wicker, Wood short term only serving temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack when used. ThermometersUse only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers. Yes Microwave safe ThermometersNot suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks No Conventional and get hot. Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture. TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers. 7 CONTAINER TEST