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Do not use a wire twist-tie to close bag. 10) THERMOMETERS o Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. 11) BABY FORMULA / FOOD ° Do not heat baby formula or food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can burn the infant's mouth and esophagus. 12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS « When reheating pastry products, check temperature of any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot while the surface remains warm to the touch (ex. jelly donuts). 13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES o Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food. ° Do not leave oven unattended while in use. Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening it. To prevent steam burns, always open the bag away from your face and body. CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, follow recommended package instructions. Check package weight before using the popcorn pad. Set the oven for the weight of the popcorn package, (see page 10). If these instructions are not followed, the popcorn may not pop adequately or may Ignite and cause a fire. Cookware and Utensil Guide ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS Aluminum Foil Yes for Shielding only Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used. Browning Dish Yes Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes. Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven. Dinnerware Microwave-Safe only Yes Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, "Oven-Microwave Proof.'1 Disposable polyester Paperboard Dishes Yes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery stores. Fast Food Carton with Metal Handle No May cause arcing. Frozen Dinner Tray Metal Microwave-safe Yes Yes Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than %-inch (2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at time. For containers more than 9i-inch (2 cm) deep, remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container. Glass Jars Yes Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Glassware Heat Resistant Oven Glassware and Ceramic, only Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. Metal Twist Ties No They may cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven. Oven Cooking Bag Yes Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with metal twist tie. Make six 14-inch (1 cm) slits by closure. Paper Plates & Napkins Yes Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking times such as hot dogs. Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave. Plastic Microwave-Safe only Cookware and Storage Dishes Yes Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating." Check manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat content. Plastic Foam Cups Yes Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature. Plastic Wrap Yes Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes Use only for short term reheating. Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature. Thermometers Microwave-safe only Conventional Yes No Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers. Not suitable for use in microwave oven. Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture. TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1 -cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute at HIGH. If the container is microwave oven-safe, it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should not be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers. Food Characteristics Bone and Fat: Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones may cause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under a large bone, such as a ham bone, may be undercooked. Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may overcook...