Microwave Basics
Whether you're an amateur cook or an experienced one, knowing a few microwave basics can help you in the kitchen.

Containers
Microwaves can damage plates, bowls and glasses. The best way to determine whether a container is microwave safe is to read the instructions from the manufacturer. If your cookware has a crack, it can be damaged further in a microwave.

If you're not certain that your container is safe, you can test it. Pour a cup of water into the container. Microwave on high for one minute. If the water is warm and the container is cool, then it should be safe for microwave use.

Cooking in a Microwave
How fast or slow food cooks in a microwave depends on the type of microwave and the amount of food. The higher the wattage of your microwave, the faster it will cook food. The amount of food you cook will also affect how long cooking it takes. Cooking two potatoes will take longer than cooking one.

You need to do a little work if you want a microwave to cook your food evenly. Some microwaves come with a plate that turns the food in a circle as it cooks. If you don't have this feature, then halfway through cooking, open your microwave and turn the food. It is also a good idea to stir the food from time to time.

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Cooking with a Microwave Oven

You can determine whether a container is safe for the microwave. Read the instructions from the manufacturer or heat a cup of water in it for one minute.

A microwave with higher wattage cooks food faster. More food takes longer to cook. Turn and stir your food.

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Cooking with a Microwave Oven

Knowing some microwave basics can help you when you're cooking. Even heating can be a problem. You might have a microwave that turns food on its own.

Halfway through cooking, open your microwave and turn the food. Your food will cook more evenly.

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Cooking with a Microwave Oven

You should always cook in a container that is safe for the microwave. Before you cook, test the container. To test a container, first pour a cup of water into it.

Then, microwave the container and water for one minute. If the container is cool, it should be safe to use.