Cookware and dinnerware, Aluminum foil and metal, Microwave cooking power – Whirlpool YKHMS1850S Manuel d'utilisation

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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.

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:

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
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, 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.

MATERIAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers

Do not use in microwave oven.

Styrofoam

®†

Do not use in microwave oven.

Wax Paper

Acceptable for use.

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

PERCENT/NAME

NUMBER

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, poultry
pieces and fish fillets.

Heating cream soups.

80%

8

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

7

Reheating a single serving of
food.

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
and pot roasts.

Simmering stews.

40%

4

Melting chocolate.

Heating bread, rolls and
pastries.

30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost

3

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

20%

2

Softening butter, cheese, and
ice cream.

10%, Low

1

Taking chill out of fruit.

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