Cookware and Dinnerware, Cooking Power

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

Browning Dish	Bottom must be at least ³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) above
	the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s
	recommendations.

Ceramic Glass,	Acceptable for use.
Glass

China,	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Earthenware

Melamine	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Paper Towels,	Use nonrecycled and those approved by
Dinnerware,	the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins

Plastic Wraps,	Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers,	for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers

Pottery and Clay	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Styrofoam*	Do not use in oven.

Straw, Wicker,	Do not use in oven.
Wooden
Containers

Wax Paper	Acceptable for use.

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, 70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/	NUMBER	USE
NAME

100%, High	10	Quick heating convenience
(default setting)		foods and foods with high water
		content, such as soups,
		beverages and most
		vegetables.

90%	9	Cooking small tender pieces of
		meat, ground meat, poultry
		pieces and fish fillets.
		Heating cream soups.

80%	8	Heating rice, pasta or
		casseroles.
		Cooking and heating foods that
		need a cook power lower than
		high. For example, whole fish
		and meat loaf.

70%,	7	Reheating a single serving of
Medium-High		food.

60%	6	Cooking sensitive foods such as
		cheese and egg dishes,
		pudding and custards.
		Cooking non-stirrable
		casseroles, such as lasagna.

50%, Medium	5	Cooking ham, whole poultry and
		pot roasts.
		Simmering stews.

40%	4	Melting chocolate.
		Heating bread, rolls and
		pastries.

30%, Medium-	3	Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Low, Defrost		poultry and precooked foods.

20%	2	Softening butter, cheese, and
		ice cream.

10%, Low	1	Taking chill out of fruit.