Viking VMOD Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Getting Started IMPORTANT - Please Read and Follow Cookware Safety • Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns from steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used as potholders because they can trail across hot surface elements and ignite or get caught on appliance parts. • DO NOT heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury. • Use care when opening the microwave drawer. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. • PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The food could be contaminated. It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new DrawerMicro Oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating: • glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®. • heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®) • microwave-safe plastics • microwave-safe paper plates • microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain • browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating time. Follow manufacturer's directions.) 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 bakeware (cookie sheets / brownie pans) • dishes with metallic trim • non-heat-resistant glass • non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs) • recycled paper products • brown 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. • Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking. • Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape. How to use aluminum foil in your DrawerMicro Oven: • Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly. • Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the DrawerMicro oven. Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions. E 8