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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
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 (Pyroceram
®
), such as Corningware
®
.
•
heat-resistant glass (Pyrex
®
)
•
microwave-safe plastics
•
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
•
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
microwave oven:
•
Small at 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 oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings,
check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available
for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase
so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe
thermometer will assist you in determining correct
doneness and assure you that foods have been
cooked to safe temperatures. Fisher & Paykel is
not responsible for any damage to the oven when
accessories are used.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them.
Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably;
if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or
swing on the oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions:
use potholders, remove coverings carefully,
pay special attention to packages that crisp food
because they may be extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven
is not a toy. See page 25 for Child Lock feature.
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