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39 electrolux safety
Utensils/Precaution
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode.
Closed containers should be opened
and plastic pouches should be
pierced before cooking.
See the instructions on "Materials you
can use in microwave oven or to be
avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic
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.
Materials you can use in microwave
oven
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 1 inch (2.5cm) away
from oven walls.
Browning dish: Follow manufacturer's
instructions. The bottom of browning
dish must be at least 3/16 inch (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 bags: Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Do not
close with metal tie. Make slits to allow
steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups: Use for
short–term cooking/warming only. Do
not leave oven 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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Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven
Aluminium tray: May cause arcing.
Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton with metal handle: May
cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metaltrimmed utensils: Metal
shields the food from microwave
energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties: May cause arcing and
could cause a fire in the oven
Paper bags: May cause a fire in the
oven.
Plastic foam: Plastic foam may melt or
contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature.
Wood: Wood will dry out when used in
the microwave oven and may split or
crack.
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