Panasonic NN-SN686S Operating Manual - Page 8

Cookware Guide This section answers the question, "Can I use in the Microwave?" Aluminum Foil It is not recommended to use. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and cause damage to your oven. Browning Dish Yes. Only use browning dishes that are designed for microwave cooking. Check browning dish information for instructions/heating chart. Do not preheat for more than six minutes. Brown Paper Bags No. They may cause a fire in the oven. Glass Jars No. Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Heat Resistant Oven Glassware/Ceramic Yes, but only ones for microwave cooking and browning. (See CONTAINER TEST below.) Metal Bakeware No. Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven. Microwave Safe Yes. If labeled Microwave Safe, check manufacturers' directions for use in microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "OvenMicrowave Safe". Dinnerware If unlabeled, use CONTAINER TEST below. Metal Twist-Ties No. May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven. Oven Cooking Bag Yes. Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with metal twist-tie. Make six 1⁄2-inch slits near the closure. Disposable Polyester Paperboard Dishes Yes. Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Also can be purchased in some grocery stores. Fast Food Cartons with Metal Handle No. Metal handle may cause arcing. Frozen Dinner Trays If made for the microwave, then yes. If it contains metal, then no. Paper Plates/Cups Yes. Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking time, such as hot dogs. Do not microwave paper cups; they may overheat and ignite. Towels & Napkins Yes, only paper napkins/towels. Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for microwave use. Do NOT use recycled paper towels. Parchment Paper Yes. Use as a cover to prevent splattering. Check Microwave Safe manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot food may cause warping. Plastic, Melamine No. This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT! Plastic Foam Cups Yes, with caution. Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use short term only to reheat foods to a low serving temperature. Do not microwave paper cups; they may overheat and ignite. Plastic Wrap Yes. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent splattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for Microwave Heating". Check package directions. Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes, short term only. Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving temperature. Wood may dry out, split or crack. Thermometers Only microwave safe thermometers can be used, NOT conventional thermometers. Wax Paper Yes. Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain moisture. Plastic Cookware Yes, with caution. Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." CONTAINER TEST TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven along side 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. 6 '#5"1 JOEE