"limey" > wrote in message >...
>
> How long was it microwaved, resulting in a crispy paper towel? I have a
> high-wattage Kenmore and haven't had any problems.
>
> Dora


Not long, 90 seconds maybe. Thanks for the posts, all. The thing
that has me confounded is that, in my circles at least, paper towels
are pretty much universally thought of as microwave-safe, and have
been all along. If they're not, or if there are certain towels, ovens
or vessels that substantially increase the chance of a flash, then the
public is badly misinformed on this and a lot of people are at risk
when they cook this way.

Rick