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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.

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:

■ 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

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.

Positioning Baking Tray

Baking tray can only be used with convection cooking.

Place baking tray on slide rails as shown below. Push in tray to

stop position. Check that the baking tray is level.

Use baking tray only in the recommended position.

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

MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Aluminum Foil,

Metal

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

Browning Dish Bottom must be at least ³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) above

the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s

recommendations.

Ceramic Glass,

Glass

Acceptable for use.

China,

Earthenware

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Paper: Towels,

Dinnerware,

Napkins

Use nonrecycled and those approved by

the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Plastic: Wraps,

Bags, Covers,

Dinnerware,

Containers

Use those approved by the manufacturer

for microwave oven use.

Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Silicone

Bakeware

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Straw, Wicker,

Wooden

Containers

Do not use in microwave oven.

Styrofoam

®†

Do not use in microwave oven.

Wax Paper Acceptable for use.

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

A. Slide rail

B. Baking tray

PERCENT/NAME NUMBER USE

100%, High

(default setting)

10 Quick heating convenience

foods 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%,

Medium-High

7 Reheating a single serving of

food.

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