Is it a law that if a bowl is microwave safe then they would put it on there? The bowl I have does not say anything on the bottom. Should I just assume it is not microwave safe and not use it?
Also if anyone could think of a better place to ask this question please suggest. They don't have a catagory for dishes lol.
Thank you so much!
2006-09-30 13:52:54 · 8 answers · asked by ... 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The test to determine if an item is microwave safe is really simple. Place a measured cup of water in a glass measuring cup and the item in question into the microwave. Set the timer for 1 min.. At the end of that time check the item and compare the temperature of the item to the temperature of the water. If the item is hot to the touch it is not microwave safe. If the item is warm but not warmer than the water it can be used for short term cooking(1-2 min.). If the item is cool and the water is warm it is definitely microwave safe.
2006-09-30 16:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is a law about microwave safe dishes having to put anything on them. My guess is that if a dish is microwave safe the company would want to put that on the bottom, because they prob sell better. I wouldn't use them unless you know for sure.
2006-09-30 14:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that would all depend on the water content and thickness of said dish.
Ceramics have virtually no water (it's baked out) so the dish stays relatively cool in the zapper. Plastics and certain glass have a little more, which is why cheap thin tupperware ends up looking like a science project.
So as long its a thick container, and has no metal parts, I would think it'd be ok.l
2006-09-30 14:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by poax2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the only kind of dishes that are not microwable safe is any thing with a metalic paint on it or is made out of metal. treatedglass and ceramics and plastic dishes work best in the microwaves.
2006-09-30 14:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mary S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to be safe than sorry.
Don't use it if you are not absolutely sure. Doing so, otherwise, will be taking a chance.
If a non-microwave dish is used....it can literally explode ( I know), and it can damage or ruin your microwave/start a fire...and possibly injure you.
2006-09-30 14:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by ShaamAnsu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless it has some metallic trim, it is probably OK for a short round in the micro. A long session could crack a bowl that can't take the heat.
2006-09-30 13:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by krisjb1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might err in the safe side and not use it if it doesn't say. It's probably okay though if it's not metal.
2006-09-30 14:00:38 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check for metal first. then put water in it and nuc it. if it melts you know not to use it
2006-09-30 14:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by rivirobb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋