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Shielding
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to cover the thin pieces of
irregularly shaped foods, bones, and foods such as chicken
wings, leg tips, and fish tail. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing
time depends on the volume and density of the food.
Turntable On/Off
For best performance, the turntable should be on during
microwave cooking.
If using oversized cookware that does not turn freely on the
turntable, turn the turntable off. See the "Turntable" section for
additional information.
When microwave cooking with the turntable off, food should be
turned halfway through the cooking process.
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, and 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 non-recycled and those approved by
Dinnerware,
the manufacturer for microwave oven
Napkins
use.
Plastic: Wraps,
Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers,
for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers
Pottery, 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.
†
®
STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.
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
Grids 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, 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.
Microwave Cooking Power Chart
PERCENT/
NUMBER
NAME
100%, High
10
(default setting)
90%
9
80%
8
70%,
7
Medium-High
60%
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USE
Quick heating
convenience foods and
foods with high water
content, such as soups,
beverages, and most
vegetables.
Cooking small, tender
pieces of meat, ground
meat, poultry pieces, and
fish fillets. Heating cream
soups.
Heating rice, pasta or
casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods
that need a cook power
lower than high. For
example, whole fish and
meat loaf.
Reheating a single serving
of food.
Cooking sensitive foods
such as cheese and egg
dishes, pudding and
custards. Cooking non-
stirrable casseroles, such
as lasagna.
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