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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING UTENSILS
Only use the utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
UTENSILS TEST
Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water, in
the microwave oven. Microwave at high power for 1-2 minutes. If the
water heats up, but the utensil remains cool, the utensil is microwave-
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probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be
used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Read through the
following checklist.
Caution:
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sure they are suitable for microwave use.
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covering do not come in direct contact with any of the internal walls or the ceiling of
the cavity since discolouration may take place.
Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Material
Grill & Convection
cooking
Microwave
cooking
Combined
cooking
Glass (general)
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Glass (heat resistant)
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Glass-ceramic and ceramic (heat resistant)
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Earthenware
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China (heat resistant)
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Plastic (general)
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Plastic (heat resistant)
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Aluminium foil containers /aluminium foil
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Metal baking tins
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Metal (pots.pans, etc)
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Paper No
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1. Without metal parts or metal trims.
2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures. Check carefully!
3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield deliate areas of food (this prevents
over-cooking).
4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods, however if these are very
deep, they will greatly reduce the efficiency, as metal shields the microwave
energy from the food.
5. Use for short term heating and covering ; they absorb excess misture when
warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your
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are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven.
These products contain impuities which may cause sparks and/or fires when use.
Microwave function only
Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave oven should be of a material that
does not act as a barrier to microwave energy. Generally this means that you should cook
in either (paper), plastic, glass or ceramic. Metal pans reflect microwave energy and
inhibit cooking, and should not be used. In addition to material, the shape of the container
should also be considered. Round oval shapes give the most even cooking. Square or
rectangular containers may over-cook foods in the corners because more energy is
absorbed there.
Shallow containers give more even cooking results.
Utensils made of china and ceramic excellent to use in your microwave oven. Most types
of glass are also very good. Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be
used. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can withstand the temperature
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be heated by the microwave, and be damaged. To find out if a certain container is
suitable, the following simple test can be made:
Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the microwave oven. The water is
needed because the oven must not be operated empty or with empty containers only. Let
the oven work on full power for one minute. A suitable container will only be lukewarm.
Metal containers, e.g. saucepans or frying pans should not be used in microwave ovens.
Nor should plates or vessels with decorations be used since metal
e.g. gold, might be part of the decoration and such decorations will be
damaged. Small pieces of aluminiuum foil can be used, but only to
shield the areas that would over-cook (e.g. for covering chicken wings,
leg tips and fish tails) but the foil must not touch the side of the oven
as damage may occur.
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