Here are some tips for getting the most from your microwave oven:
Understand that the food continues to cook after the oven stops, until the water molecules stop their action. Microwaves penetrate only 1-1/2 inches into the food, so the remainder of what is being cooked is warmed by the heat conducted into the middle of the food. Stirring and turning is important for even heat distribution.
Microwave ovens can quickly defrost food and overcook food as well, so use lower settings to defrost and cook the food immediately to prevent the growth of bacteria.
The highest power level is typically 10, but do not always use this level. Use power level 1-4 when defrosting and softening butter, margarine or cream cheese. Use power level 5-8 for reheating and high power level 10 for quick cooking and heating water.
Only use microwave-safe containers in your microwave oven. Avoid microwave cooking in plastic dishes unless they are labeled microwave-safe. Some experts warn against using plastic containers to avoid possible leaching of chemicals into food. It is best to use glass and ceramic dishes, paper plates, paper towels and wax paper or parchment paper in the microwave.
Avoid using aluminum foil, brown paper bags and foam-insulated cups, bowls and plates in the microwave. Do not cook in containers such as those from yogurt, soft margarine or cottage cheese.
Cooking on top of an inverted glass pie plate will prevent breaking the interior glass bottom of the microwave oven.
The following links contain more information about microwave ovens and appliance cleaning tips:
Microwave Oven Repair and Troubleshooting Tips
Ceramic Stove-top Cleaning Tips and see a 7-minute video
Ceramic Glass and Cooktop Cleaning tips
Refrigerator Cleaning Tips
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Care of Stainless Steel Kitchen and Laundry Appliances
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