Cookware And Utensil Guide - Panasonic A883 Operating Manual

Plastics
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
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 time. 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 successfully used 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 manufacturers' 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
disfiguration 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. After completion of cooking loosen
plastic but let dish stand covered.
Metal
Metal cookware or utensils, and those with metallic trim, should
NOT be used on microwave. Since microwave energy is reflected
by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly. There is
also the possibility of "arcing".
Although metal utensils must be avoided in microwave cooking,
some metal can be helpful when used correctly.
Aluminium foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are
followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to
cover areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin
parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is finished. Make
sure foil is attached securely and doesn't touch sides of oven;
otherwise arcing may occur.
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Cookware and Utensil Guide

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 on Microwave or Combination.
Frozen dinner trays can be used on Microwave if the container is
no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food. They may be used on
Convection.
Metal skewers can not be used on Microwave 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 or on Combination.
Jars and Bottles
Jars and Bottles can be used to warm food to serving
temperature, if the lid is removed first. 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.
Straw, Wicker, and Wood
Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for
a short period 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.