To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with1 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 thewater stays cool.Aluminum Foil and MetalAlways use oven mitts or pot holders when removingdishes from the microwave oven.Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwaveoven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) canoccur and cause damage to the microwave oven.OK for UseRacks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven(on some models),aluminum foil for shielding, and approvedmeat thermometers may be used with the followingguidelines:To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allowaluminum 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 allowcontact with another metal object during microwave cooking.Do Not UseMetal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil linerssuch as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold orsilver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in themicrowave oven.Microwave Cooking PowerMany recipes for microwave cooking specify which cookingpower to use by percent, name or number. For example,Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggestedcooking power of specific foods.China,EarthenwareFollow manufacturer’s recommendations.Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.Paper:Towels,Dinnerware,NapkinsUse nonrecycled and those approved bythe manufacturer for microwave oven us e.Plastic:Wraps,Bags, Covers,Dinnerware,ContainersUse those approved by the manufacturerfor microwave oven use.Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.SiliconeBakewareFollow manufacturer’s recommendations.Straw, Wicker,WoodenContainersDo not use in microwave oven.Wax Paper Acceptable for use.MATERIALPERCENT/NAME NUMBER USE100%, High(default setting)10 Quick heating conveniencefoods and foods with highwater content, such as soups,beverages and mostvegetables.90% 9 Cooking small, tender piecesof meat, ground meat, poultrypieces and fish fillets.Heating cream soups.80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrablecasseroles.Cooking and heating foodsthat need a cook power lowerthan high. For example, wholefish and meat loaf.70%,Medium-High7 Reheating a single serving offood.60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods suchas cheese and egg dishes,pudding and custards.Cooking non-stirrablecasseroles, such as lasagna.50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultryand pot roasts.Simmering stews.40% 4 Melting chocolate.Heating bread, rolls andpastries.30%, Medium-Low, Defrost 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,poultry and precooked foods.20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, andice cream.10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.70% = 7 = Medium-High.1.2.3.RECOMMENDATIONSEN-10