Is this for COOKING the oatmeal in the microwave, or just heating/re-heating??
1888123
have not tried it yet. Hoping for it to work for oatmeal cooking with easy clean up. I do have their rice maker and use it all the time. Really easy clean up and no mess on the bottom like a rice steamer.
1888124
I actually did cook it in there. However I mostly use those things to carry other food to work and re-heat it.
1888125
The sistema company told me he products are meant to 'heat up' rather than 'cook'. It seems that food getting too hot will cause problems with the interior plastic. I've bought a lot of their products, too- I use them with caution now. QVC made them seem flawless and indestructible! I also hand wash them.
1888126
Some of you say you are able to cook in this bowl and others say it overflows. I use quick and easy steel cut oatmeal. Does this type cook well in the bowl without overflow?
1888127
I have never tried cooking oatmeal in them. I use them to heat up my meals that I prepare ahead of time to take for my lunch. I love to use them, but if you take them anyway, they will have to stay flat. I think they would work , I have used them for about 4 months now and they are great.
1888128
its suppose to be for cooking in the microwave im having a problem no matter how i do it lid on with spot opened or lid off it overflows and makes a mess it is however great for other things like mac and cheese or veggies reheating things keeps moist mine however did not come with instructions so dont know if im doing something wrong
1888129
I haven't bought or used this particular container. However, I have cooked oatmeal in the microwave many many times. I have had it overflow in different containers, but stay in the bowl in the same container another time. I haven't tried lowering the power although that might help. The issues that seem to cause overflow are how full the container is, how long it is cooked without being stirred or the door opened to stop the rise of the oatmeal. I have used both old fashioned and quick cooking oats. Both have overflowed. The container needs to be big enough to hold the oatmeal and have room for the oats to rise. I haven't bought or used this particular container. However, I have cooked oatmeal in the microwave many many times. I have had it overflow in different containers, but stay in the bowl in the same container another time. I haven't tried lowering the power although that might help. The issues that seem to cause overflow are how full the container is, how long it is cooked without being stirred or the door opened to stop the rise of the oatmeal. I have used both old fashioned and quick cooking oats. Both have overflowed. The container needs to be big enough to hold the oatmeal and have room... » Read More I haven't bought or used this particular container. However, I have cooked oatmeal in the microwave many many times. I have had it overflow in different containers, but stay in the bowl in the same container another time. I haven't tried lowering the power although that might help. The issues that seem to cause overflow are how full the container is, how long it is cooked without being stirred or the door opened to stop the rise of the oatmeal. I have used both old fashioned and quick cooking oats. Both have overflowed. The container needs to be big enough to hold the oatmeal and have room for the oats to rise. « Show Less
1353934
I don't think you can heat it up in microwave. It has tendency to catch fire.
1363171
I have a toaster oven that I hardly ever use, and it's small. I can put in a dinner size plate into the microwave. I usually cook for myself and find myself re-heating previously cooked foods, like veggies and leftovers. The one really fabulous feature this microwave offers is a Re-heat food button. It works with the built in sensor. You put in your food that you want to re-heat, press the re-heat food button and press start. It automatically knows when to shut off. It hasn't overheated anything yet. For me that is a really handy feature.
432152
I make oatmeal in mine, but it's done in 3 minutes, and the handle is not hot.
162881
It has to be a really small batch, I use half a cup of steel cut oats and two cups of water, overnight on the porridge setting. Comes out perfect every time. I tried cooking it with almond milk, and had boil over even with a small batch, so I just stick with water and add in more of whatever I want after it is cooked. If you need more than a couple servings of Oatmeal at a time, a cooker bigger than this one might be better, I lucked out in that this is all I need for my small family.
682452
I bought it for my niece so I won't be using it. With that said, in the description it says it's perfect for a cup of tea. I'd assume a hot cup of tea. Not sure if it's microwave safe.
368144
Don't cook instant oatmeal in them unless your microwave is already dirty, it boils over
2144470
When i was reading reviews for this, 2 people said they make steel-cut oats in it. I use my regular old 1-qt. Crock-pot to make oatmeal from rolled or steel-cut oats, and I think the 2 pots must be very similar. My 1-qt. has only one setting and it doesn't boil it.
2144949
If you're preparing just one or two servings, skip the pot entirely and save yourself a lot of trouble. When using a pot, as boiling begins and the oats thicken, you need to stir or risk burning the oats, and you also have to watch to prevent boil-over. Instead, follow the directions/recipe on the bag, add the desired amount of oats and water in an extra-large bowl and microwave on high for eight minutes, which yields a slightly "al dente" texture. Watch the oats the first time you try to use the microwave to make sure the bowl you're using is big enough to avoid overflowing. No pot to watch, no stirring, and only one bowl to clean, period. Enjoy! If you're preparing just one or two servings, skip the pot entirely and save yourself a lot of trouble. When using a pot, as boiling begins and the oats thicken, you need to stir or risk burning the oats, and you also have to watch to prevent boil-over. Instead, follow the directions/recipe on the bag, add the desired amount of oats and water in an extra-large bowl and microwave on high for eight minutes, which yields a slightly "al dente" texture. Watch the oats the first time you try to use the microwave to make sure the bowl you're using is big enough to avoid overflowing. No... » Read More If you're preparing just one or two servings, skip the pot entirely and save yourself a lot of trouble. When using a pot, as boiling begins and the oats thicken, you need to stir or risk burning the oats, and you also have to watch to prevent boil-over. Instead, follow the directions/recipe on the bag, add the desired amount of oats and water in an extra-large bowl and microwave on high for eight minutes, which yields a slightly "al dente" texture. Watch the oats the first time you try to use the microwave to make sure the bowl you're using is big enough to avoid overflowing. No pot to watch, no stirring, and only one bowl to clean, period. Enjoy! « Show Less
535357
I use it in the microwave to reheat leftovers. I wouldn't try to 'cook' something for 30 minutes or something. And these can be used and reused over and over. I bake in oven, then microwave the rest the next day. Hope that helps.
426928
You can bake with it in the oven. Not sure about microwave? I don't really care for it.
1902219
Yes it's fine in the microwave. I haven't done that much, but had no problem when I did.
1739420
I'm sure you could use it for the microwave, but I usually heat items in a stoneware or heat-safe glass container first and then portion into the little plastic units. That way the plastic isn't too warm for tiny hands and I can serve something like re-heated spaghetti or leftover fruit to all three of my little ones at once without multiple heats.
426518
You can use it either way. It will cook with microwaves alone or convection alone or a combination of both.
1083353
It is not a microwave, but makes the best chicken, or pork chops you ever sank your teeth into. Tender and juicy! It will heat muffins, (Wrap them in foil first) but boiling water I'd do on the stove top if you don't have a microwave. Great roasts too. I have had one for years, and no problems until I dropped it. This one works just fine as a replacement.
614834
Ooooops, was I supposed to microwave it? I obviously didn't read the directions. I have been using it for weeks without any problems. Hope that helps
1623685
I wasn't sure at first and avoided trying heat anything in the microwave in them until a couple of days ago I reheated some oatmeal and they came out fine.