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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Using Aluminum Foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven. However, if you have purchased food which
is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer
to the instructions on the package. When using
aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be
longer because microwaves will only penetrate the
exposed top of the food and not the bottom or the
sides. If using aluminum containers without package
instructions, follow these guidelines:
•
Place
the aluminum foil container in a glass bowl
and add water so that it covers the bottom of the
container, but not more than ¼ in. (.64 cm) deep.
This ensures even heating of the container bottom.
•
Always remove
the container lid to avoid damage
to the oven.
•
Use only
undamaged containers.
•
Do not use
containers taller than ¾ in. (1.9 cm).
•
Container must be
at least half filled.
•
To avoid arcing,
there must be a minimum ¼
in.(.64 cm) between the aluminum container
and the walls of the oven and also between two
aluminum containers.
•
Always place
the container on the turntable.
•
Shield
parts of food that may cook quickly, such as
wing tips and leg ends of poultry, with small pieces
of aluminum foil.
•
Heating food
in aluminum foil containers usually
takes up to double the time compared to reheating
in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers.
The cooking time will vary depending upon the type
of container you use.
•
Let food stand
for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout the container.
Do Not Can or Sterilize in Oven
•
Do not
try to can food in the oven. Closed glass
jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.
•
Do not
use the microwave oven to sterilize objects
(baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at
the high temperature needed for sterilization.
Cooking Guide
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options: microwave cooking.
Microwave cooking
uses very short, high-frequency
radio waves. The movement of the microwaves
through the food generates heat and cooks most
foods faster than regular methods, while retaining
their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking
heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior
of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is
particularly convenient because less time is spent in
food preparation.
Microwave
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven for
fast, thorough cooking of
food.
Heat Source
Microwave energy.
Benefits
•
Fast, high efficiency
cooking.
•
Oven and surroundings
do not get hot.
•
Easy clean-up
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