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.

 

 

Silicone

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Bakeware

 

 

 

Straw, Wicker,

Do not use in microwave oven.

Wooden

 

Containers

 

 

 

Styrofoam®†

Do not use in microwave oven.

 

 

Wax Paper

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.

†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.

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:

■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

■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, 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.

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KitchenAid KBHS109B Cookware and Dinnerware, Aluminum Foil and Metal, To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use
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