Solt GGSOMW20B, User Manual

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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils

Remarks

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.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils

Remarks

Aluminum 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 metal- 
trimmed 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.