cookware guide
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish.
It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is marked
The table below lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
Microwave-safe Utensils
If you are not sure whether an item is
1.Fill 1 cup of a glass measuring cup
2.Press the One Minute+ button once to heat them both for one minute at high power.
After the minute, the water should be warm and the item you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not
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Aluminum foil | 3 7 | Can be used in small quantities to protect |
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Browning plate | 3 | Do not preheat for more than eight minutes. |
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Ceramic, porcelain, and | 3 | Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and |
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Disposable polyester | 3 | Some frozen foods are packaged in these |
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Polystyrene cups/containers | 3 | Can be used to warm food. Overheating may |
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Paper bags or newspaper | 7 | May catch fire. |
Recycled paper or metal | 7 | May cause arcing. |
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Fine glassware | 3 | Can be used to warm foods or liquids. |
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Glass jars | 3 | Regular glass is too thin to be used in a |
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Metal |
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Dishes, Utensils | 7 | May cause arcing or fire. |
Freezer bag twist ties | 7 |
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