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• dishes
with
metallic
trim
• non-heat-resistant
glass
• non-microwave-safe
plastics
(margarine
tubs)
• recycled
paper
products
• brown
paper
bags
• food
storage
bags
• metal
twist-ties
Should 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. A dish which be-
comes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper
towels
are
good
for
covering
foods
for
reheating
and
absorbing
fat while cooking bacon.
• Wax
paper
can
be
used
for
cooking
and
reheating.
• Plastic
wrap
that
is
specially
marked
for
microwave
use
can
be
used
for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Vent so steam can escape.
• Lids
that
are
microwave-safe
are
a
good
choice
because
heat
is
kept
near the food to hasten cooking.
• Oven
cooking
bags
are
good
for
large
meats
or
foods
that
need
tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so
steam can escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your DrawerMicro
Oven:
• Small
fla
pieces
of
aluminum
foil
placed
smoothly
on
the
food
can
be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too
quickly.
• Foil
should
not
come
closer
than
one
inch
to
any
surface
of
the
DrawerMicro
Oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good micro-
wave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions.
acceSSorieS
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase.
Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A mi-
crowave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness
and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Viking is
not responsible for any damage to the DrawerMicro
Oven when accessories
are used.
aBoUt cHiLDren anD tHe microWave
Children below the age of 7 should use the DrawerMicro
Oven with a supervis-
ing person very near to them. between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising