Microwave makes Plate VERY HOT

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I normally can take any standard plate and stick it in the microwave and cook or warm something. I
have a few odds and ends plates, and stuck one in the MW. For some reason the plate got extremely
hot, and my hand was burned when I grabbed it. Yet, the food on the plate was barely warm. I dont
understand this at all. Do some plates contain metal or something in their materials. This
appeared to be just a common "clay" plate (or whatever that is called).

Thanks

Well, duh... :-)

I try to use clear glass whenever possible as the metals in various glazes on earthenware plates
gets them hotter. <G>

Clear glass pie plates are some of the best for warming IMHO.

K.
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Not all plates are microwave safe (many aren't, or are only safe for very brief heatings).

Next time you're at Crate & Barrel, check the descriptions of the various dishes they sell. You'll
see how many of them are not really microwave safe.

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Quoted message said:

I normally can take any standard plate and stick it in the microwave and cook or warm something. I
have a few odds and ends plates, and stuck one in the MW. For some reason the plate got extremely
hot, and my hand was burned when I grabbed it. Yet, the food on the plate was barely warm. I dont
understand this at all. Do some plates contain metal or something in their materials. This
appeared to be just a common "clay" plate (or whatever that is called).

Thanks

unlisted said:

I normally can take any standard plate and stick it in the microwave and cook or warm something. I
have a few odds and ends plates, and stuck one in the MW. For some reason the plate got extremely
hot, and my hand was burned when I grabbed it. Yet, the food on the plate was barely warm. I dont
understand this at all. Do some plates contain metal or something in their materials. This
appeared to be just a common "clay" plate (or whatever that is called).

Thanks

Quoted message said:

I normally can take any standard plate and stick it in the microwave and cook or warm something. I
have a few odds and ends plates, and stuck one in the MW. For some reason the plate got extremely
hot, and my hand was burned when I grabbed it. Yet, the food on the plate was barely warm. I dont
understand this at all. Do some plates contain metal or something in their materials. This
appeared to be just a common "clay" plate (or whatever that is called).

The plate probably is not microwave oven safe. Not all plates are suited for the microwave. Your
plate probably has some metalic content in it.

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Quoted message said:

I normally can take any standard plate and stick it in the microwave and cook or warm something. I
have a few odds and ends plates, and stuck one in the MW. For some reason the plate got extremely
hot, and my hand was burned when I grabbed it. Yet, the food on the plate was barely warm. I dont
understand this at all. Do some plates contain metal or something in their materials. This
appeared to be just a common "clay" plate (or whatever that is called).

Thanks

Melamine will do that. I can remember years ago trying to warm a cup of something in the 'wave and
getting a hot cup with cold liquid. IIRC, it was not just hot, it was way more than I expected as
you describe.

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The microwave excites water molecules. This excited molecular action produces heat as a reaction.
Different materials, such as ceramics and metals, hold this heat longer than other materials.

;-)

Microwave-safe plates are best for use, although most glasses and thick plastic shouldn't be
affected too much.

TonyP said:

unlisted said:

I normally can take any standard plate and stick it in the microwave and cook or warm something.
I have a few odds and ends plates, and stuck one in the MW. For some reason the plate got
extremely hot, and my hand was burned when I grabbed it. Yet, the food on the plate was barely
warm. I dont understand this at all. Do some plates contain metal or something in their
materials. This appeared to be just a common "clay" plate (or whatever that is called).

Thanks

Tsk. Uncalled for... Unless you were referring to yourself of course! ;-D

I learned a long time ago that there are just some plates that you do NOT put in the m'wave! This
person was obviously very young and still learning.

K.

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Hoges in WA said:

Melamine will do that.

That's what I thought, too. I use Corelle dishes (cheap, hard to break, though now that the set is
nearing 10 y.o., they do have some slight chips on the side), which microwave and dishwash
perfectly well.

-j.

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The plate probably is not microwave oven safe. Not all plates are suited for the microwave. Your
plate probably has some metalic content in it.

My plates do the same thing. They 'say' they are microwave safe but the plate gets hot and the food
doesn't. Question for the OP? Do you find the plates chip vary easily? ~Kat

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