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Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and 
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is 
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved 
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned 
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.

Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid 
overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. 
If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.

If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, the thinner 
parts and smaller sizes should be arranged toward the center. If 
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in 
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.

Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods 
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, 
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to 
allow steam to vent.

Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield 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.

Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even 
after the microwave cycle ends. The length of standing time 
depends on the volume and density of the food.

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.

1. Put cookware or dinnerware in 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.

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from 
the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not 
used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause 
damage to the oven.

Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (if supplied), 
aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers 
may be used with the following guidelines:

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Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity 
walls, ceiling or floor.

■

Always use the turntable. 

■

Never allow contact with another metal object during 
cooking.

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 oven.

Aluminum Foil, 
Metal

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

Browning Dish

Bottom must be at least 

³⁄₁₆ in. (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.

Styrofoam*

Do not use in oven.

Straw, Wicker, 
Wooden 
Containers

Do not use in oven.

Wax Paper

Acceptable for use.