Dacor PCOR30 Use & Care Manual

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9I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O WABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGSIt is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in yournew microwave convection oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be usedin each mode.DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven andmicrowave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, DO NOT use it for microwaving.ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before youpurchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correctdoneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Dacor is not responsible for anydamage to the oven when accessories are used.UTENSILS ANDCOVERINGS MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL,SLOW COOKHIGH MIX/ROASTLOW MIX/BAKEYes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placedsmoothly on food can be used to shield areas fromcooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least1 inch from wall of oven.Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inchaway from walls and do not cover with lid.Yes Do not exceed recommended preheating time.Follow manufacturer's directions.Yes Excellent.Yes ExcellentNoYesNoNoNoYes Good for large meats or foods that needtenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties.Yes For reheating.Yes To cover for reheating and cooking. Do notuse recycled paper towels which may containmetal filings.YesYes Use for reheating and defrosting. Followmanufacturer's directions.YesYes Use brands specially marked for microwaveuse. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Ventso steam can escape.Yes Check manufacturer's recommendation forbeing microwave-safe.Yes For reheatingYes Good covering for cooking and reheating.Yes May be used for short periods of time. Donot use with high fat or high sugar content foods.Could char.Yes For shielding.Yes Broil - No cover.NoYes Excellent.Yes ExcellentNoYes Broil - No cover.Yes Broil - No cover.YesNoYes Broil - NoNoNoYes For temperaturesup to 400˚F. Do not usefor broiling.NoYes Are heat resistantup to 425˚F. Do not usefor broiling.NoYesNoNoNoAluminum FoilAluminumcontainersBrowning dishGlass ceramic(Pyroceram®)Glass, heat-resistantGlass, non-heat-resistantLids, glassLids, metalMetal cookwareMetal, misc: dishes withmetalic trim, etc. Metaltwist-ties.Oven cooking bagsPaper platesPaper towelsPaper, ovenableMicrowave-safe plasticcontainersPlastic, Thermoset ®Plastic wrapPottery, stoneware,porcelainStyrofoamWax paperWicker, wood, strawYes For shielding.Yes Can be used if 3/4filled with food. Keep 1inch away from walls anddo not cover with foil.NoYes Excellent.Yes ExcellentNoYesNoYes Do not use metalcoverings.NoYes Do not use metalcoverings.NoNoYes For temperatures upto 400˚F.NoYesNoYes Must be microwave-safe and ovenable.NoNoNo