Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
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Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
so steam can escape.
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving. ”
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If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
dish you are testing
cup filled with one
cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
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Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
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Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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