CAUTION UTENSILS
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone
other than a competent person
to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal
of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metalic utensils that are not
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test
the utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts
of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is
too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 2.5cm away from
oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish
must be at least 5mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may
cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass
jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
bags Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
& cups unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should
be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the
food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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