using a plate in microwave ovens

[imajenarry]

Why do the cooking instructions on microwave meals always say to place the product onto a microwaveable plate then place in the oven. why isn't enough just to put the product on the turntable plate in the oven? this has always bothered me.

[Buenchico]

I used to wonder that but I've come to the conclusion that it's simply to make it easier to remove the product without burning yourself (through grabbing hold of the hot item itself, as you might do if you didn't use the plate).

Chris

[imajenarry]

yeah that makes sense chris. i always thought it made the product cook more effectively but you're probably right . thankyou so much. can stop wasting time thinking bout this now. lol

[rojash]

... and why do the serving suggestions on packets of food always show it on a plate - why can't you just dump it straight on the table, and eat from there?

[ACtheTROLL]

imaj .... how close do you stand to this microwave when you're using it?

[ChuckFickens]

rojash,

oh, are you not meant to do that then :-/

[rojash]

That's why I'm so grateful for LCD tellies, Chuck. At least when you dish your TV dinner up, the gravy doesn't go down the ventilation slots.

[SlackAlice]

Of course you don't dump your food on the table!
How do you get your table in the dishwasher? Simple really :)

[tamborine]

bone china would smash!

[carrot99]

surely you eat it straight from the container Rojash? you're just posh with your talk of tables! What's wrong with the container on your cushion so you don't burn your legs?