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14
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Cookware Guide
Microwave Cooking
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for
use in the microwave oven.
Testing Cookware Before Using
1
Place the empty cookware in the microwave
oven.
2
Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup
and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3
Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If
the dish is warm, it should not be used for
microwave cooking.
Convection Cooking
•
Metal pans are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting
is important.
•
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads
and pies because they absorb heat and produce a
crisper crust.
•
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies,
or muffins because these pans reflect heat and
help produce a light, tender crust.
•
Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes
are best suited for egg and cheese recipes to
provide easy cleanup.
Combination Cooking
•
Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are
recommended. Do not use items with metal trim as
they may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or
oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf, or
the oven.
•
Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to
450°F) may be used, but is not recommended for
foods that require crusting or all-around browning,
because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
Cookware Microwave Convection Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass Yes Yes Yes
Ceramics, China Yes
(Do not use china
with gold or silver
trim.)
Yes Yes
Metal Cookware No Yes No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastic Yes No Yes*
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper Yes No No
Paper Products Yes No No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood Yes No No
* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F
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