Cookware and Dinnerware
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using.
MATERIAL
Aluminum Foil,
Metal
Browning Dish
RECOMMENDATIONS
See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.
Bottom must be at least
³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Acceptable for use.
Ceramic Glass,
Glass
China,
Earthenware
Melamine
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Paper: Towels,
Dinnerware,
Napkins
Plastic: Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Silicone
Bakeware
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not use in microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers
Styrofoam ®†
Wax Paper
Do not use in microwave oven.
Acceptable for use.
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with
1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.
†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.
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Always use the turntable.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.
Positioning Baking Tray
Baking tray can only be used with convection cooking and broiling (on some models). To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use baking tray in combination with microwave cooking.
Place baking tray on slide rails as shown below. Push in tray to stop position. Check that the baking tray is level.
For best cooking results, use baking tray only in the recommended position.
A
B
A. Slide rail
B. Baking tray
Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example,
70%=7=Medium-High.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.
MICROWAVE COOKING POWER CHART
PERCENT/NAME NUMBER USE
100%, High
(default setting)
10 Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables.
90% 9
80% 8
Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.
Heating cream soups.
Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole fish and meat loaf.
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