i recently learned you’re not supposed to run a microwave with nothing in it/it can fry itself broken.

but i want to heat up a plate to help keep the pancakes i put on it warm like they do in diners. putting just a plate in my microwave causes it to start freaking out 'cause i guess there’s not enough stuff in there to absorb the energy(? this is what google tells me).

are the diners just putting the plates on a burner on low? that feels wrong.

  • douglasg14b@lemmy.world
    4·
    8 days ago

    Options:

    1. Very Wet paper towel on the plate, microwave the plate for 30-60s
    2. Heat it up over a flame, a ways away (ie. Butane torch under it, but like 12" away)
    3. If you have a small countertop over or air fryer/toaster. Heat it up in there briefly
    4. If you’re making toast, place it on top of the toaster (not too long, it can still break).

    You can also use an oven, but that’s a lot of air to heat up for just a plate. If you’re already using it though, that’s a win.

    I heat my plates up alllll the time.