Cookware And Dinnerware; Aluminum Foil And Metal; Microwave Cooking Power - Whirlpool UMC5225 Use And 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, and then test before using.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil, See the "Aluminum Foil and Metal"
Metal section.
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 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.

Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7 = 70%
= Medium-High.
To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch
COOK POWER. 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-High, Reheating a single serving of food.
PL7
60%, PL6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such
as lasagna.
50%, Medium, PL5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, and
pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40%, PL4 Melting chocolate.
Heating bread, rolls, and pastries.
30%, Medium-Low, Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry,
Defrost, PL3 and precooked foods.
20%, PL2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
10%, Low, PL1 Taking chill out of fruit.
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