Whirlpool 8205977 Benutzerhandbuch

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 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 (on some models), 
aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers 
may be used with the following guidelines:

■

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.

When using the grill element for non-grill functions (without grill 
rack), use the provided pan or ovenproof cookware (glass or 
ceramic glass).

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. 

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.

Styrofoam*

Do not use in oven.

Straw, Wicker, 
Wooden 
Containers

Do not use in oven.

Wax Paper

Acceptable for 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 and poultry 
pieces.

Heating cream soups.

80%

8

Heating rice, pasta or 
casseroles.

Cooking and heating foods that 
need a cook power lower than 
high, such as meat loaf.

70%,
Medium-High

7

Reheating a single serving of 
food.

Cooking fish fillets.

60%

6

Cooking sensitive foods such as 
cheese and egg dishes, 
pudding and custards.

Cooking non-stirrable 
casseroles, such as lasagna.

50%, Medium

5

Cooking ham, whole poultry, 
whole fish and pot roasts.

Simmering stews.

40%

4

Heating bread, rolls and 
pastries.

30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost

3

Defrosting bread, fish, meats, 
poultry and precooked foods.

20%

2

Melting chocolate, butter and 
marshmallows.

Softening ice cream.

10%, Low

1

Taking chill out of fruit.

Softening butter and cheese.