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Utensils and
Coverings
Microwave Only
Convection, Broil,
Slow Cook
High Mix/Roast
Low Mix/Bake
Paper plates YES - For reheating NO NO
Paper towels YES - To cover for reheating and
cooking.Donotuserecycled
paper towels which may contain
metal fillings.
NO NO
Paper, ovenable YES YES - For
temperatures up to
400˚F.Donotusefor
broiling.
YES - For
temperatures up to
40 0˚ F.
Microwave-safe
plastic containers
YES - Use for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat and
sugar content.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.
NO NO
Plastic, Thermoset
®
YES YES - Are heat
resistantupto425˚F.
Donotusefor
broiling.
YES
Plastic wrap YES - Use brands specially
markedformicrowaveuse.DO
NOTallowplasticwraptotouch
food.Ventsosteamcanescape.
NO NO
Pottery, porcelain
stoneware
YES - Check manufacturer’s
recommendation for being
microwave safe.
YES YES - Mustbe
microwavesafeAND
ovenable.
Styrofoam YES - For reheating NO NO
Wax paper YES - Goodcoveringforcooking
and reheating.
NO NO
Wicker, wood,
straw
YES - Maybeusedforshort
periodsoftime.Donotusewith
high fat or high sugar content
foods. Could char.
NO NO
DISH CHECK If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwaveonHIGHfor30seconds.Ifthedishbecomesveryhot,DONOTuseitformicrowaving.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully
before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in
determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when
using microwave-only cooking.
Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
Information You Need To Know