Am I supposed to put a lid on it, or leave it open?
2007-03-04 09:46:57 · 10 answers · asked by Rar 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I leave it open. I use a glass measuring cup or ceramic coffee mug in the microwave oven all the time and I've never covered them. I would think that might cause steam to build up and possibly scald you when you removed the lid.
2007-03-04 09:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Raven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nature of microwaves is to heat from the center out, so placing a lid on it doesnt really matter, but if you go with a lid, watch for the steam.
2007-03-04 09:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cover the container, the steam that is emitted could cause the container to burst.
If you are measuring a specific amount, allow for a bit of the water to escape as steam.
2007-03-04 09:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by bellusanimus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt totally seal it (the steam needs to escape or the lid will blow off)....you don't HAVE to cover it, I wouldnt bother with water, I only cover things (with "escape holes") if they are gonna end up splattering the microwave (like baked beans for example)
2007-03-04 09:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by SonicSon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine to cover it loosely (I use wax paper for this); if you cover it tightly, you can end up either blowing the top off because of the pressure, or getting steam burns when you open the container yourself - not fun.
2007-03-04 09:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You always leave the lid off the water evaporates and you burn yourself.
2007-03-04 09:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by ginaparker156 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it open
2007-03-04 09:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by chatterboxx777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it open
2007-03-04 09:49:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it open or it will burst
2007-03-04 09:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either way is fine
2007-03-04 09:49:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋