Whirlpool IOR14XR manual Cookware and Dinnerware, Aluminum Foil and Metal, 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 microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker,	Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper	Acceptable for use.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1.Put 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:

■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 microwave 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/NAME	NO.	USE
100%, High	10	Quick heating convenience foods
(default setting)		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 food.
Medium-High
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.

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