Cookware And Dinnerware; Aluminum Foil And Metal; Microwave Cooking Power - Whirlpool UMH50008 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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

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.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil, See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section.
Metal
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 nonrecycled 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 1 cup (250 mL) of water next to cookware or
dinnerware in microwave oven.
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.
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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
aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
ceiling or floor.
Always use the turntable.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, 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 or name. For example,
500W=Medium-High.
To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, press Power
Level control. 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.
WATTAGE/NAME USE
750W, High Quick heating convenience foods and
(default setting) foods with high water content, such as
soups, beverages and most vegetables.
Cooking small, tender pieces of meat,
ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.
500W, Medium- Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.
High
Heating cream soups.
Cooking and heating foods that need a
cook power lower than high. For example,
whole fish and meat loaf.
Reheating a single serving of food.
Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as
lasagna.
350W, Medium Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot
roasts.
Simmering stews.
Melting chocolate, butter.
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
160W, Medium- Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and
Low, Defrost precooked foods.
Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
Taking chill out of fruit.
0W, No power For kitchen timer use only; magnetron
does not turn on.