KitchenAid KBMS1454SBL Use and Care Manual - Page 9

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. 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: ■ Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor. ■ Always use the turntable. ■ Do not allow contact with another metal object during cooking. Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved 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, 70%=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. PERCENT/NAME USE 100%, High (default setting) Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables. 90% Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets. Heating cream soups. 80% Heating rice, pasta or casseroles. Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole fish and meat loaf. 70%, Medium-High Reheating a single serving of food. 60% Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. 50%, Medium Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot roasts. Simmering stews. 40% Melting chocolate. Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, MediumLow, Defrost Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods. 20% Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. 10%, Low Taking chill out of fruit. 9