Can i use steel baking tray in a mircowave oven to bake cakes?

Answer 1

It will ruin the microwave
physics point of view)
There is an instrument called a magnetron, which generates strong electric waves. The frequency of these waves is 2450MHz, which means that the wave vibrates 2.5 billion times per second. If metal is put inside microwave, the electronic discharge happens so intensively because electrons inside metal are accelerated by the strong electric wave. This also causes a bad influence on the microwave itself. There is sometimes thin metallic decoration on the surface of some coffee cups and dishes. Since the metal is so thin, we can think that all of the metal is surface. In such a case, all of the electrons in the metal run around so that abnormally high heat is generated, causing the metal itself to burn or melt.

Incidentally, water molecules have hardly any electrons which can move freely. However, because the whole molecule is shaken effectively (resonance) by the electric wave generated by a magnetron (this vibration is heat), water is heated up. The frequency of this vibration is just 2450MHz.

Why is it dangerous to warm up metal by microwave? (from the manufacturer point of view)
The following are the reasons from the manufacturer point of view why we ask users not to put metal in the microwave:

If a metallic container is heated up in a microwave, many reflected waves are generated by the metal. The reflected waves return to the antenna of a magnetron, causing an increase in temperature. This causes the deterioration of the magnetron and generates electronic discharge easily, resulting in microwave failure.


If a metallic container is close to the wall of a microwave, electronic discharge occurs between the wall and the metallic container, causing microwave to develop problems. Also, if this happens, users are surprised at the noise and the light, then they complain to the manufacturer. And so, we manufacturers prohibit the use of metallic containers in microwaves.

Answer 2

You shouldn't use steel baking trays in a microwave oven to bake cakes. To begin with, you shouldn't even use a microwave over to bake cakes! Your cakes will turn out really lousy! I tried and test and vomitted!

Answer 3

Depends on the kind of your microwave. Older types are no-no for metals but there are new models now which are capable of baking goodies in metal containers. Just check your manufacturer's specifications.

Answer 4

I truly hope this is not a serious question! Everyone knows that you should NEVER put any type of metal in a microwave. This includes aluminum foil and even the little staples on tea bags. BAD NEWS!

Answer 5

Noooooooo. Don't do it! I once accidentally put something with a foil wrapper in a microwave. A few seconds after turning it on I looked over and there was lightening in my microwave! Luckily I turned it off before anything bad happened.

Answer 6

Unless it is specifically made for a microwave then no. If you see sparks flying around in your microwave then stop it at once or you risk frying the thing. Best thing is not to put any kind of metal inside of it.

Answer 7

Yeah if you want to see some kind of intense light show that will blow up your kitchen.


Also you can't "bake" in a microwave oven. You can produce soggy or rock hard cakes though.

Answer 8

You can do whatever you want, but bear n mind, you'll suffer the consequences for your actions. In this case, the metal will spark and quite possibly catch on fire and ruin your microwave, but hey, this is a free country, do as you wish.

Answer 9

No, the steel will arc and cause damage to the microwave at a minimum.

Answer 10

You can't put any sort of metal into a microwave oven.