Whirlpool 8206540 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. 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.

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.

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 
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 
microwave oven.

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking 
power to use by percent or name. For example, 
70%=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.

Silicone 
Bakeware

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Styrofoam

®†

Do not use in microwave oven.

Straw, Wicker, 
Wooden 
Containers

Do not use in microwave oven.

Wax Paper

Acceptable for use.

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

100%, High 
(default setting)

Quick heating convenience foods and 
foods with high water content, such as 
soups, beverages and most vegetables.

90%

Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, 
ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.

Heating cream soups.

80%

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

Reheating a single serving of food.

60%

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

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as 
lasagna.

50%, Medium

Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot 
roasts.

Simmering stews.

40%

Melting chocolate.

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost

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

20%

Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.

10%, Low

Taking chill out of fruit.