GE JES41W Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting~pe of Cookware Microwave UsesFoil-1ined paper bags and boxes Avoid using.Foil baking traysAluminum foilMetal or partially metal pots, pans,thermometers, skewers and twist tiesGlass jars and bottlesMicrowave plasticsPaper or Styrofoam plates and cupsOven glass and ceramicDinnerwarePaper towels, paper napkins andwax paperPlastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-inbags and storage bagsPaperboard trays used for frozenentrees and dinnersPlastic trays and plates used for frozenentrees and dinnersStraw, wicker and woodYou can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal willreflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.) Arcing can occur if foilis closer than 1 inch to oven walls.Use for shielding.Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heatbaby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure canbuild up.Cooking and heating.Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt iffood is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.Cooking and heating.Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’srecommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving ofsandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not usepaper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycledpaper.Covering to hold in steamHeating (storage bags).Cooking and heating.Cooking and heating.Warming.(wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).Cookware Tipsl Always check the cookware manufacturer’srecommendations before using any cookwarein the oven.l Before purchasing cookware or preparing food incookware, check its size to make sure it will fitin the oven.l For best cooking results select a dish that matchesthe size or amount of food being prepared.10