RCA RMW1749-SS English Manual - Page 9

 To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat of bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.  ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.  Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.  Stay near the oven while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.  NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.  Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of food borne bacteria.  Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires.  Use care when removing items from the oven so that utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches. ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating  glass ceramic  heat-resistant glass  microwave-safe plastics  paper plates  microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain  browning dish These items can be used for short time reheating of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:  wood, straw, wicker DO NOT USE  metal pans and bake ware  dishes with metallic trim  non-heat-resistant glass  non-microwave-safe plastic  recycled paper bags  food storage bags  metal twist-ties Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used. The following coverings are ideal:  Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.  Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.  Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape. 9