Panasonic NNH275BF Microwave - 2.0cuft - English/ Spanish - Page 8

Cookware Guide ITEM Aluminum Foil MICROWAVE COMMENTS Yes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to Shielding prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or only door and damage to your oven will result. Browning Dish Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check Yes browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes. Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven. Dinnerware: Labeled "Microwave Safe" Check manufacturer's use and care directions for use in microwave Yes heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "Oven-Microwave Safe". Unlabeled Dinnerware ? Use CONTAINER TEST below. Disposable polyester Paperboard Dishes Yes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery stores. Fast Food Carton with Metal Handle No Metal handle may cause arcing. Frozen Dinner Tray Metal No Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven. Frozen Dinner Tray Microwave safe Yes Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time. Glass Jars No Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking or reheating. Heat Resistant Oven Glassware & Ceramics Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. (See CONTAINER TEST below) Metal Bakeware No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven. Metal Twist-Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven. Oven Cooking Bag Follow manufacturer's directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, Yes 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 (1 cm) slits near the closure. Paper Plates & Cups Yes Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking times such as hot dogs. Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for microwave use. Recycled Paper Towels & Napkins No Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks. Parchment Paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens. Plastic: Microwave Safe Cookware Yes, use caution Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check 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 the plastic to warp. Plastic, Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT! Plastic Foam Cups Yes, Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to reheat use caution foods to a low serving temperature only. Plastic Wrap Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent Yes spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for Microwave Heating". Check package directions. Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes, Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving use caution temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack when used. ThermometersMicrowave safe Yes Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers. ThermometersConventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot. Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture. 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 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. 6