Immersion of the Microwave Plate
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Question
Does the microwave plate require immersion, and if so, with a blessing?
Answer
If another plate is always placed on the microwave plate, it does not require immersion. If heating without a plate, it requires immersion without a blessing, as it is not considered a utensil for eating.
Source
The Shulchan Aruch, Siman 120, Se'if 4, quoting the Hagahot Smak, states: "Trifid'sh, on which pots are placed, do not require immersion. However, Pedilya'sh require immersion because the food itself is placed on them."
Trifid'sh refers to stands on which food is placed and do not require immersion, as they are not considered eating utensils. The P'rach writes that even though sometimes they are used for roasting, the primary use is considered. If heating without a plate, it should still be immersed without a blessing, as it is not truly an eating utensil, intended for heating food and not for cooking it (and when cooking, a plate is certainly used).