Plastic,
Thermoset 'R*
YES
YES. Are
YES
heat resistant
up to 42511:.
Do not use
for broiling,
Plastic wrap
YES. Use brands
specially
marked
for
m_crowave
use DO
NOT allow plastic
wrap to touch
food.
Vent so steam can
escape.
NO
NO
Pottery,
porcelain
stoneware
YES. Check
manufacturer's
recommendation
for
being
microwave
safe
YES
YES, Must be
microwave safe
AND ovenable,
Styrofoam
YES For reheating,
NO
NO
Wax paper
YES. Good
covering
for cooking
and
reheating.
NO
NO
Wicker,
wood,
straw
YES, May be used for
NO
NO
short periods
of time,
Do not use with high
fat or h igh sugar
content
foods.
Could
char
DISH CHECK.
If 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,
If the dish
becomes
very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving,
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave
accessories
available
for purchase,
Evaluate carefully
before you purchase
so that they meet your needs, A micro-
wave-safe
thermometer
will assist you in determining
correct
doneness
and
assure you that
foods
have been
cooked
to safe temperatures
when
using
microwave-only
cooking,
Viking is not responsible
for any damage
to the oven
when accessories
are used.
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