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Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them
so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal containers so food does
not absorb the energy.
Microwaves may not reach the center of a
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular
oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for
letting some foods (for example, roasts
or baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during
the cooking time.
The microwaves disturb water molecules
in the food. As the molecules bounce around
bumping into each other, heat is made, like
rubbing your hands together. This is the
heat that does the cooking.
NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven.
Microwavable utensils are not suitable and
it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep
frying temperatures.
For the best cooking results
l Always cook food for the minimum
recommended cooking time. Then
check for doneness to avoid over-
cooking the food.
l Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food
being cooked about halfway through the
cooking time for all recipes. This will help
you make sure food is cooked evenly.
l If you cannot find a glass cover, use wax
paper, paper towels, or microwave-
approved plastic wrap. Turn back a corner
to vent steam during cooking.
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