Emerson MW8627W User Manual
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
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Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for
heating or cooking.
heating or cooking.
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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.
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.
a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid
placing it directly on the food.
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Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
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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.
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.
low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may
contain metal and can catch fire.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
plastics can melt.
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Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term
heating, as they can be flammable.
heating, as they can be flammable.
Not Recommended
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Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be
used in a microwave, and can shatter.
used in a microwave, and can shatter.
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Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn
bags that are designed for microwave use.
bags that are designed for microwave use.
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Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave
an unhealthy residue on food.
an unhealthy residue on food.
•
Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such
as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
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Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove
all metal before cooking.
all metal before cooking.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not,
you can perform this test:
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.
inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test.
2
Turn the Timer knob past 2 minute mark, then return it to
the 1 minute mark. Turn the Power Control knob to the
HIGH position. The unit will now heat the items at high
power for 1 minute.
the 1 minute mark. Turn the Power Control knob to the
HIGH position. The unit will now heat the items at high
power for 1 minute.
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.
be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave
energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.