Whirlpool UMC5165 manual Cookware and Dinnerware, Aluminum Foil and Metal, Microwave 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.
Silicone	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Bakeware
Straw, Wicker,	Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
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.

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.

Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7=70%= Medium-High.

One of the power icons (see “Function Icons” in the “Display” section) will flash during manual cooking, depending on the power level of the cycle. To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power level, then will return to the cooking countdown.

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

PERCENT/NAME	USE
100%, High, PL10	Quick heating convenience foods and
(default setting)	foods with high water content, such as
	soups, beverages and most vegetables.
90%, PL9	Cooking small, tender pieces of meat,
	ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.
	Heating cream soups.
80%, PL8	Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.
	Cooking and heating foods that need a
	cook power lower than high. For example,
	whole fish and meat loaf.
70%, Medium-	Reheating a single serving of food.
High, PL7
60%, PL6	Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
	and egg dishes, pudding and custards.
	Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as
	lasagna.
50%, Medium,	Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot
PL5	roasts.
	Simmering stews.
40%, PL4	Melting chocolate.
	Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
30%, Medium-	Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and
Low, Defrost, PL3	precooked foods.
20%, PL2	Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
10%, Low, PL1	Taking chill out of fruit.

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