Cookware And Dinnerware; Aluminum Foil And Metal; Microwave Cooking Power - Whirlpool WMC11009 Use & Care Manual

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 the "Aluminum Foil and
Metal Metal" section.
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least
(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 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
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aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
ceiling, or floor.
Always use the turntable.
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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
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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.
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
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cooking power of specific foods.
Percent/Name
100%, High
(default setting)
90%
80%
70%,
Medium-High
60%
50%, Medium
40%
30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost
20%
10%, Low

Microwave Cooking Power

Number Use
10 Quick heating convenience
foods and foods with high
water content, such as soups,
beverages and most vegetables
9 Cooking small, tender pieces
of meat, ground meat, poultry
pieces, and fish fillets
Heating cream soups
8 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
7 Reheating a single serving
of food.
6 Cooking sensitive foods such as
cheese and egg dishes, pudding,
and custards
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,
such as lasagna
5 Cooking ham, whole poultry,
and pot roasts
Simmering stews
4 Melting chocolate
Heating bread, rolls, and pastries
3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
poultry, and precooked foods
2 Softening butter, cheese,
and ice cream
1 Taking chill out of fruit
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