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 in. (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 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.

For Use with Grill Element

When using the grill element for non-grill functions (without grill rack), use the provided pan or oven-proof cookware (glass or ceramic glass).

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 and poultry

 

 

pieces.

 

 

Heating cream soups.

 

 

 

80%

8

Heating rice, pasta or

 

 

casseroles.

 

 

Cooking and heating foods that

 

 

need a cook power lower than

 

 

high, such as meat loaf.

 

 

 

70%,

7

Reheating a single serving of

Medium-High

 

food.

 

 

Cooking fish fillets.

 

 

 

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,

 

 

whole fish and pot roasts.

 

 

Simmering stews.

 

 

 

40%

4

Heating bread, rolls and

 

 

pastries.

 

 

 

30%, Medium-

3

Defrosting bread, fish, meats,

Low, Defrost

 

poultry and precooked foods.

 

 

 

20%

2

Melting chocolate, butter and

 

 

marshmallows.

 

 

Softening ice cream.

 

 

 

10%, Low

1

Taking chill out of fruit.

 

 

Softening butter and cheese.

 

 

 

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Whirlpool Micro oven manual Cookware and Dinnerware, Aluminum Foil and Metal, Cooking Power

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