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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.
Removing the Rack
• When popping commercially packaged popcorn,
remove the rack and drip pan from the oven.
Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the
rack or under the rack. Leave the glass tray in place at
all times.
CAUTION
:
Popping microwave popcorn with rack
and drip pan in place can cause fire or
damage to the microwave oven.
