Emerson MW8103SS User Manual
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
•
Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes
— Use for heating or cooking.
— Use for heating or cooking.
•
Microwave browning dish — Use to brown
the exterior of small items such as steaks,
chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions
provided with your browning dish.
the exterior of small items such as steaks,
chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions
provided with your browning dish.
•
Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain
steam. Leave a small opening for some steam
to escape and avoid placing it directly on the
food.
steam. Leave a small opening for some steam
to escape and avoid placing it directly on the
food.
•
Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent
spattering.
spattering.
•
Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-
term heating and covering; they absorb
excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do
not use recycled paper towels, which may
contain metal and can catch fire.
term heating and covering; they absorb
excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do
not use recycled paper towels, which may
contain metal and can catch fire.
•
Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term
heating at low temperatures. Do not use
recycled paper, which may contain metal and
can catch fire.
heating at low temperatures. Do not use
recycled paper, which may contain metal and
can catch fire.
•
Thermometers — Use only those labeled
“Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.
Check the food in several places.
Conventional thermometers may be used once
the food has been removed from the oven.
“Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.
Check the food in several places.
Conventional thermometers may be used once
the food has been removed from the oven.
Limited Use
•
Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use
these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe.”
If they are not labeled, test them to make sure
they can be used safely. Never use dishes
with metallic trim.
these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe.”
If they are not labeled, test them to make sure
they can be used safely. Never use dishes
with metallic trim.
•
Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave
Safe.” Other plastics can melt.
Safe.” Other plastics can melt.
•
Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for
short-term heating, as they can be flammable.
short-term heating, as they can be flammable.
Not Recommended
•
Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too
thin to be used in a microwave, and can
shatter.
thin to be used in a microwave, and can
shatter.
•
Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except
for popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
for popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
•
Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt
and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
•
Plastic storage and food containers —
Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in
the microwave.
Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in
the microwave.
•
Metal utensils — These can damage your
oven. Remove all metal before cooking.
oven. Remove all metal before cooking.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-
safe or not, you can perform this test:
safe or not, you can perform this test:
1
Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with water
and put it inside your oven, next to the dish
you want to test.
and put it inside your oven, next to the dish
you want to test.
2
Press the One Minute + button once to heat
them for one minute at High power.
them for one minute at High power.
The water should be warm and the dish you are
testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it
is absorbing microwave energy and is not
acceptable for use in the microwave.
testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it
is absorbing microwave energy and is not
acceptable for use in the microwave.