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[...About Utensils and Coverings I

it is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces

already in your kitchen can be used successfully inyour new

microwave.

Usethese utensilsfor safe microwave cooking and reheating:

"glass ceramic (Pyroceram_6), such as Corningware®.

* heat-resistant

glass (Pyrex _)

" microwave-safe

plastics

* paper plates

* microwave-safe

pottery, stoneware and porcelain

"browning

dish

(Do not

exceed

recommended

preheating time. Follow manufacturer's directions,)

These items can be used for short time reheating of foods

that have little fat or sugar in them:

* wood, straw, wicker

DO NOT USE

* metal pans and bakeware

* dishes with metallic trim

* non-heat-resistant

glass

* non-microwave-safe

plastics (margarine tubs)

* recycled paper products

"brown paper bags

* food storage bags

* metal twist-ties

Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving,

place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH

for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot shoutd not

be used.

The following coverings are ideal:

"Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating

and absorbing fat while cooking bacon..

"Wax paper can be used for cooking and/eheating

Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave

use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT

atlow plastic wrap to touch food Vent so steam can

escape..

"Lids that are microwave-safe

are a good choice

because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.

° Oven cooking bags ar'e good for large meats or foods

that need tenderizing

DO NOT use metal twist ties

Remember to slit bag so steam can escape..

How to use aluminum foil in you_ microwave oven:

' Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on

the food can be used to shield areas that are either

defrosting or cooking too quickly.

"Foil should not come closer than one inch to any

surface of the oven.

Should you have questions about utensils or covering, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions,

ACCESSORIES

There are many microwave accessories available for purchase, Evaluate care[ully 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 tc) safe temperatures.

Sharp is not responsibife for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.

..About Children and the

Microwave

"Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave

with a supervising person very near to them, Between

the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be

in the same room.

"The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably;

if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool

"At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing

on the oven door.

"Children should be taught all safety precautions: use

potho[ders, remove coverings carefully, pay special

attention to packages that crisp food because they

may be extra hot

" Don't assume that because a chitd has mastered one

cooking skill he/she can cook everything_

"Chitdren need to [earn that the microwave oven is not

a toy