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 | RECOMMENDATIONS |
Aluminum Foil, | See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section. |
Metal |
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Browning Dish | Bottom must be at least ³⁄₁₆ in. (5 mm) |
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Ceramic Glass, | Acceptable for use. |
Glass |
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China, | Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. |
Earthenware |
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Melamine | Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. |
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Paper Towels, | Use nonrecycled and those approved by |
Dinnerware, | the manufacturer for microwave oven use. |
Napkins |
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Plastic Wraps, | Use those approved by the manufacturer |
Bags, Covers, | for microwave oven use. |
Dinnerware, |
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Containers |
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Pottery and Clay | Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. |
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Styrofoam* | Do not use in oven. |
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Straw, Wicker, | Do not use in oven. |
Wooden |
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Containers |
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Wax Paper | Acceptable for use. |
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To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1.Put cookware or dinnerware in 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 oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
■Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.
■Always use the turntable.
■Do not allow contact with another metal object during cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved 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 oven.
Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example,
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.
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100%, High | 10 | Quick heating convenience |
(default setting) |
| foods and foods with high water |
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| content, such as soups, |
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| beverages and most |
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| vegetables. |
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90% | 9 | Cooking small tender pieces of |
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| Heating cream soups. |
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80% | 8 | Heating rice, pasta or |
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Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high, such as meat loaf.
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