Information you need to know, About utensils and coverings – Viking 30 Inch Convection Microwave Hood Use and Care Manuel d'utilisation
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Getting Started
Information You Need To Know
ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your
new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used
in each mode.
UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE ONLY
CONVECTION
BROIL,
SLOW COOK
HIGH MIX/
ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Aluminum foil
YES. Small flat pieces of
aluminum foil placed smoothly
on food can be used to
shield areas from cooking or
defrosting too quickly. Keep
foil at least 1 inch from walls of
oven.
YES. For shielding
YES. For shielding
Aluminum containers
YES. Can be used if 3/4 filled
with food. Keep 1 inch away
from walls and do not cover
with foil.
YES. Broil-No cover
YES. Can be used if 3/4
filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.
Browning dish
YES. Do not exceed
recommended preheating
time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.
NO
NO
Glass ceramic (Pyroceram
®
)
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
Glass, heat-resistant
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
Glass, non-heat-resistant
NO
NO
NO
Lids, glass
YES
YES. Broil-No cover
YES
Lids, metal
NO
YES. Broil-No cover
NO
Metal cookware
NO
YES
YES. Do not use metal
covering.
Metal, misc: dishes with
metallic trim, screws, bands,
handles. Metal twist ties
NO
NO
NO
Oven cooking bags
YES. Good for large meats or
foods that need tenderizing.
DO NOT use metal twist ties.
YES. Broil-No cover
YES. DO NOT use metal
twist ties.
Paper plates
YES. For reheating.
NO
NO
Paper towels
YES. To cover for reheating and
cooking. Do not use recycled
paper towels which may contain
metal fillings.
NO
NO
Paper, ovenable
YES
YES. For temperatures
up to 400°F. Do not
use for broiling.
YES. For temperatures up
to 400°F.
Microwave-safe plastic
containers
YES. Use for reheat-ing and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable
for cooking foods with high
fat and sugar content. Follow
manufacturer's directions.
NO
NO
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