Panasonic NN-ST641W Manual De Usuario

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Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers 
should be used with care in a microwave oven. 
Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic 
containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. 
The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed 
for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for 
cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for 
lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes 
should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes 
on High power. These dishes, although not suitable 
for extended cooking, may be used successfully for 
defrosting or for use on lower power levels.
Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, 
freezing, or conventional heating are microwave 
safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s 
directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT 
use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an 
antenna and cause arcing (sparks).
DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE 
BAGS.
Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used 
to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended 
heating time, some disfi guration of the wrap may 
occur. When removing plastic wrap “covers”, as well 
as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from 
you to avoid steam burns.
Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.

Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving 
temperature, if the lid is removed fi rst. Cooking 
should not be done in these containers since most 
are not heat resistant and during extended heating 
times, heat from food would cause cracking or 
breaking.

Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic 
trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since 
microwave energy is refl ected by metal, foods in 
metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a 
possibility of “arcing”.
Although metal utensils should be avoided in 
microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when 
used correctly.
Aluminum foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines 
are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of 
foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings, 
tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before 
the rest of the recipe is fi nished. Make sure foil is 
attached securely and doesn’t touch sides of oven, 
otherwise arcing may occur. Foil lined containers, 
either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in 
the microwave oven as arcing could occur.

Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should 
NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner 
trays can be used in the microwave, if the container 
is no deeper than 2 cm and is fi lled with food. Metal 
skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as 
arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily 
available and give the same result.

Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during 
reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.

Thermometers are available for use in microwave 
ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY 
TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food 
while cooking in the microwave oven.

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the 
microwave oven for short periods of time to warm 
rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls 
or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged 
heating as the microwave energy may cause the 
wood to become dry and brittle.

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