Amana AMC5101AAB14, AMC5101AAS14, AMC5101AAW14 Owner’s Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner's Manual

AMC5101AAB/W AMC5101AAS

AMC5101AAB/W

AMC5101AAS

Pa_ No.:W10177944

Safety

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY:

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe door open _'

since open-door operation can resultin harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important notto defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do notplace any object between the oven front face and the

door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the °

1) Door (bent or dented),

2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

WARNING

Always observe Safety Precautions when using your

oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - there is dangerous voltage inside. Ifthe oven needs to be

repaired, call 1-800-843-0304 U. S. A, 1-800-807-6777 CANADA for the name of an authorized service

center near you.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all safety instructions before usingthe appliance.

• Readandfollowthe specific"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"onthis page.

• Thisappliance mustbegrounded. Connect onlyto properly grounded outlets. See "IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page

3 of this manual.

• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.

• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may explode if heated inthis oven.

• Usethis appliance onlyfor its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals orvapors inthis appliance.

This type ofoven is specifically designedto heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designedfor industrial or laboratory use.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when usedby children.

• Do not operatethis appliance if it has a damagedcord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged.

• Thisappliance should be serviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicefacility for

examination, repair, or adjustment.

• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

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Safety

Important Safety Instructions, continued

• Do notstore this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water - for example, near a kitchensink, in a wet basement,or near a swimming

pool, etc.

• Keepthe inside ofthe oven clean. Food particlesor spattered oils

stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

• Do not immersecord or plug in water.

• Keepcord awayfrom heated surfaces. "

• Do not letcord hang over edge oftable or counter.

• When cleaning door and ovensurfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive

soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven: a. Do not overcookfood. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,

or other combustible materials are inside.

b. Remove wiretwist-ties from plasticcooking bags before placing

bags in oven.

c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keepthe oven doorclosed, turn

the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. Do not usethe oven compartmentfor storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the ovenwhen not in use.

• Do nottry to preheat oven oroperate while empty.

• Donotcook without the glass tray in place on the ovenfloor. Foodwill notcook properly without thetray.

• Do not defrostfrozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles.The

containers can break.

• Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle withcare. "

• Carefully remove containercoverings, directing steam away from hands and face.

• Remove lidsfrom babyfood before heating. After heating babyfood,

stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.

• Ashort power-supplycord is provided to reducethe risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or

extensioncords are available and may be used with caution.

• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneaththis appliance.

• Do not mount unitover or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.

• Ifmaterials inside oven should ignite, keepthe oven door closed,turn

the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened,the fire may

spread.

• Precautionfor safe useto avoid possible exposureto excessive micro oven energy:

Do not attemptto pull any part of the door by hand to open the door. Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-

bottom side.

IMPORTANTGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance isequipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this

circuit.

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Safety

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or

servicer if you do not understand the grounding

instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is

used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord setor extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. Ifyou use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be

longer, too. "

WARNING

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.

Note

Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure

that circuit breaker is operable.

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the

microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT

INVERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER

UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.

2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave

oven for a short time before removing the container.

5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil intothe container.

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Your New Microwave oven

Table of Contents

Safety ............................................................................................ 2

Your New Microwave oven .......................................................... 5

Checking Parts ........................................................................... 5

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 6

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W .................................... 6

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS ........................................ 7

Operation ...................................................................................... 8

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight ........................... 8

Setting the Clock ........................................................................ 8

Using the Pause/Cancel Button ................................................. 8

Using the Instant Cook Buttons .................................................. 9

Using the One Minute + Button ................................................ 10

Using the Handy Helper Button ................................................ 10

Using the Kids Meals Button .................................................... 11

Using the Snack Bar Button ..................................................... 11

Defrosting Automatically ........................................................... 12

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ................................... 12

One-stage Cooking .................................................................. 12

Multi-stage Cooking .................................................................. 13

Using the More/Less Buttons ................................................... 13

Switching the Beeper On/Off .................................................... 13

Using the Kitchen Timer ........................................................... 14

Demonstration Mode ................................................................ 14

Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................. 14

Reheating Automatically ........................................................... 14

Cooking Instructions ................................................................. 15

Cooking Utensils ...................................................................... 15

Testing Utensils ........................................................................ 15

Cooking Techniques ................................................................. 16

General Tips ............................................................................. 16

Cooking Guide .......................................................................... 17

Auto Defrosting Guide .............................................................. 19

Recipes .................................................................................... 20

Appendix ..................................................................................... 22

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 22

Care and Cleaning ................................................................... 22

Specifications ........................................................................... 23

AMANA e MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ............................. 24

Quick Reference ........................................................ Back Cover

Checking Parts

Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all

the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Microwave oven

Roller guide ring

Registration card

Glass tray

Instruction manual

Your New Microwave oven

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a

grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show:

Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the

oven.

2 Open the oven door.

3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.

4 Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the

oven.

5 Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in

the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the

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Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W

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Your New Microwave oven

Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS

One Minute+ p.10

Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power

Auto Defrost p.12

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

Instant Cook Buttons p.9

Instant settings to cook popular foods.

o4.

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°12.

Number Buttons

Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

More/Less p.13

Increase or decrease cooking time.

Power Level p.12

Press this pad to set a _ower level other than high.

Kitchen Timer p.14

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

Clock p.8

Sets current time.

Sound Button p.13

Sets sound on or off.

10.

Pause/Cancel p.8

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

11.

Start

Press to start cooking.

Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.10

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

13.

Auto Reheat p.14

Operation

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows" E]_:B_"At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,

1 Press 0 immediately after plugging inyour microwave. The display

will show:

If the display does not shows "Kg", you will need to unplug the microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight

selection.

2 Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:

When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press

the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.

Setting the Clock

1 Press the Clock button. The "ENTER" and "TIME" indicators flash.

2 Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press

at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00 enter, 5,0,0.

3 When 5 seconds has elapsed, "ENTER" indicator flashes and

"Cloc" will be displayed.

Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock. You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by

pressing the Clock button.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven's cooking cycle, so that you can check the food.

• To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To restart, press Start.

• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to

the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.

• To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel once, then re-enter the instructions.

Operation

Using the Instant Cook Buttons

1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are

cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first serving size. ("ENTER" and "QTY." will flash):

Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.

The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you

select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking automatically.

When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep. The oven will

then beep every minute.

Instant Cook Chart

Item Weight Remarks

Popcorn

Regular

(3.5oz),

Light Regular (3.0-3.5 oz)

• Use one microwave-only bag of popcorn. Pop only one bag at a time.

• Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven.

Beverage

Frozen Dinner

Pizza Reheat

Bacon

1/2cup 1 cup

2 cups

8-10 oz 10-12 oz 12-18 oz

1Slice 2 Slices 3 Slices

2 Slices 4 Slices 6 Slices

• Use measuring cup or mug ; do not cover.

• Place the beverage in the oven.

• After heating, stir well.

• Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package

instructions for covering and standing.

• After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.

• Put the pizza on a microwave-safe

plate with wide end of slice towards

the outside edge of the plate.

• Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover.

• Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.

• Place 2 paper towels on plate and

arrange bacon on towels, do not overlap. Cover with additional paper

towel. Remove paper towel

immediately after cooking.

• Use More or Less button for desired crispness.

Potato

1 EA, 2 EA 3 EA, 4 EA

5 EA, 6 EA

• Prick each potato several times with fork.

• Place on turntable inspoke-like fashion.

• Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 3-5 min.

Operation

Using the One Minute + Button

This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level.

Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The

time will display, and the oven starts automatically.

Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute + button for each minute you want to add.

Using the Handy Helper Button

1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows "A-l".(code of item) Press the

Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer

to the Handy Helper Chart below)

2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size. Only the "1" button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese

and Melt Chocolate.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the

serving)

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Handy Helper Chart

Item Code Weight

Melt A-1 1 cup chips

Chocolate

Soften A-2 1 package

Cream (8 oz.) Cheese

Melt Butter A-3 1 stick

(1/4 lb.) 2 sticks

(1/2 lb.)

• Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe dish.

• Stir well at half time when the oven beeps, and re-start the oven.

• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is

over.

• Unwrap cream cheese and place on microwave-safe dish.

• Letstand 1-2 rain.

• Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically.

• Place butterin dish, cover with wax paper.

• Stir well after finishing and let stand 1-2 rain.

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Operation

Using the Kids Meals Button

1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are

cooking. The display shows "A-l"(Code of item).

Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you

want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below)

2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size.(Refer to the

Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Kids Meals Chart

Item Code Weight

Chicken A-1 4-5 oz Nuggets 6-7 oz

Hot Dogs A-2 2 EA

4 EA

French Fries A-3 4-5 oz

6-7 oz

Frozen A-4 1 EA Sandwich 2 EA

• Put a paper towel on topof plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on

papertowel.

• Do not cover. Let stand 1 rain.

• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the oven beeps, add bunsand re-start the

oven.

• Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange french fries on towels, do not overlap.

• Blot with additional paper towel after

removalfrom oven.

• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor

"sleeve" (which is in package) and put on plate.

Remarks

Using the Snack Bar Button

1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display shows "A-l".(Code of item)

Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you

want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)

2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size. Only the "1" button(serving) is available for Nachos.

(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)

3. Press Start button to begin cooking.

Snack Bar Chart

Item Code Weight

Nachos A-1 1serving

Chicken Wings A-2 5-6 oz

Potato Skins A-3

Cheese Sticks A-4

7-8 oz

1cooked

potato 2 cooked

potatoes

5-6 pcs 7-10 pcs

• Place tortilla chips on plate without overlapping.

• Sprinkle evenlywith cheese.

• Contents :

- 2 cups tortilla chips

- 1/3 cup grated cheese

• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings.

• Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion and cover withwax

paper.

• Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh, leaving about 1/4" of skin.

• Place skins in spoke fashion around plate.

• Sprinkle with bacon, onionsand cheese. Do not cover.

Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke fashion.

Do not cover.

Remarks

Operation

Defrosting Automatically

To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.

1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows "0.5 Ibs." (0.2

Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure). ("ENTER" and" Lbs." will flash).

To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button

repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 Ib increments, up to

6.0 Ibs (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2kg up to 2.6kg if you are using metric measurement).

You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly.

The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically. Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep to let you know to turn

the food over.

Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the oven door, and turn the

food over.

4 Press the Start button to resume defrosting.

• See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels

Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, each with its own time length and power level. The power level button

lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).

One-stage Cooking

For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power to any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button.

Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time

from one second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time over one

minute, enter the seconds too. For example, to set 20 minutes,

enter 2, 0, 0, 0.

2 Ifyou want to set the power level to something other than High,

press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to enter a power level.

Power Levels:

1 = PL:10 (Warm) 2 = PL:20 (Low) 3 = PL:30 (Defrost) 4 = PL:40 (Medium Low) 5 = PL:50 (Medium)

6 = PL:60 (Simmer) 7 = PL:70 (Medium High) 8 = PL:80 (Reheat) 9 = PL:90 (Saute) 0= PL:Hi (High)

3 Press the Start button to begin cooking. If you want to change the

power level, press Pause/Cancel before you press Start, and re- enter all of the instructions.

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your

microwave.

Operation

Multi-stage Cooking

Follow steps 1 and 2 in the "One-Stage Cooking" section on the previous page.

When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level

button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered.

To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the

Power Level button twice.

2 Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time.

3 Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set

the power level of the second stage of cooking.

4 Press Start to begin cooking.

You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by

pressing the Power Level button.

Using the More/Less Buttons

The MorelLess buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have

already begun cooking with one of these procedures.

1 To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

More (9) button.

2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

Less (1) button.

Ifyou wish to increase/decrease in Time Cook mode by 10 sec,

press the More (9) or Less (1) button.

Switching the Beeper On/Off

You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.

1 Press the Sound button. The display shows "ON".

("START" will flash)

2 Press the Sound button to turn the volume off. The display shows:

"OFF".("START" will flash)

3 Press Start.

The display returns to the time of day.

Operation

Using the Kitchen Timer

1 Press the Kitchen Timer button.

2 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the

timer to run.

3 Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer.

4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.

"Note: The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer

is used."

Demonstration Mode

You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven operates without the oven heating.

1 Hold the 0 button and then press the 1 button.

To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.

Setting the Child Protection Lock

You can lock your microwave oven so it can't be used by unsupervised children.

Hold the "0" button and then press the 2 button.

Reheating Automatically

To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time.

Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you

wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one serving.

You can select up to four servings for casseroles and pasta reheat. Only one serving is available for a plate of food.

The display shows the dish and quantity you have chosen.

Use the number buttons to increase the serving size. For example,

for three servings, press the 3 button (Refer to the Auto Reheat

Chart below for the servings). The display shows the number of

servings you have selected:

Press the Start button. The display will show Cooking Time.

Auto Reheat Chart

item

Plate of

food

Casserole

Pasta Reheat

Weight

1 serving

1 to 4 servings (8 oz./serving)

• Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods.

• Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or

wax paper.

• Contents

- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish ( up to 6 oz. with bone)

- 1/2cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)

- 1/2cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)

• Use only refrigerated foods.

• Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

• Stir foods well before serving.

Remarks

At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat step 1 above.

Cooking Instructions

Cooking Utensils

Recommended Use

• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes i Use for heating or

cooking.

• Microwavable browning dish -- Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions

provided with your browning dish.

• Microwavable plastic wrap -- Use to retain steam. Leave a small

opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on o the food.

• Wax paper i Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

• Paper towels and napkins -- Use for short-term heating and

covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do

not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can

catch fire.

• Paper plates and cups -- Use for short-term heating at low

temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and can catch fire.

• Thermometers i Use only those labeled "Microwave Safe" and

follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional o thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.

Limited Use

• Aluminum foil -- Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of

exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.

• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware-- Use these if they are labeled "Microwave Safe". If they are not labeled, test them to make

sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.

• Plastic i Use only if labeled "Microwave Safe". Other plastics can melt.

• Straw, wicker, and wood i Use only for short-term heating, as

they can be flammable.

Not Recommended

• Glass jars and bottles -- Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter.

• Paper bags -- These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.

• Styrofoam plates and cups i These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.

• Plastic storage and food containers i Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.

• Metal utensils i These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.

Testing Utensils

If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can

perform this test:

1 Fill a glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven,

next to the dish you want to test.

2 Press the One Minute + button once to heat them for one minute at

High power.

The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.

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