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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Using Aluminum Foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven. However, if you have purchased food which
is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer
to the instructions on the package. When using
aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be
longer because microwaves will only penetrate the
exposed top of the food and not the bottom or the
sides. If using aluminum containers without package
instructions, follow these guidelines:
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Place the aluminum foil container in a glass bowl
and add water so that it covers the bottom of the
container, but not more than ¼ in. (.64 cm) deep.
This ensures even heating of the container bottom.
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Always remove the container lid to avoid damage
to the oven.
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Use only undamaged containers.
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Do not use containers taller than ¾ in. (1.9 cm).
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Container must be at least half filled.
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To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum ¼
in.(.64 cm) between the aluminum container
and the walls of the oven and also between two
aluminum containers.
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Always place the container on the turntable.
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Shield parts of food that may cook quickly, such as
wing tips and leg ends of poultry, with small pieces
of aluminum foil.
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Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually
takes up to double the time compared to reheating
in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers.
The cooking time will vary depending upon the type
of container you use.
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Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout the container.
Do Not Can or Sterilize in Oven
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Do not try to can food in the oven. Closed glass
jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.
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Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects
(baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at
the high temperature needed for sterilization.
Removing the Rack
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When popping commercially packaged
popcorn, remove the rack and drip pan from the
oven.
Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on
the rack or under the rack. Leave the glass tray in
place at all times.
CAUTION
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Popping microwave popcorn with rack and drip
pan in place can cause fire or damage to the
microwave oven.
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