Suitable containers for microwave use
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– Pieces of aluminium foil
For even defrosting and to avoid
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of
aluminium foil may be used to mask
wingtips or other thin parts for the last
few minutes of the programme.
Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
– Metal meat skewers or clamps
These should only be used if they are
very small in comparison to the size of
the cut of meat.
Glazes and colours
Some glazes and colours contain metal
and are therefore unsuitable for
microwave functions.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable.
Moisture contained in the wood
evaporates when exposed to
microwave energy, causing the wood to
dry and crack.
Testing dishes for their
suitability
If in doubt as to whether glass,
earthenware or porcelain plates or
dishes are suitable for use with
microwave energy, a simple test can be
performed:
Place the container in the middle of
the glass tray and slide the tray into
shelf level 1.
Close the door.
Select Microwave solo
.
Set the highest microwave power
level (1000 W) and a duration of 30
seconds.
Confirm with OK and start the
programme
At the end of the test, the water in
the glass should be hot and the dish
cool. If the dish is hot, it would be
unwise to use the dish. If a cracking
noise is heard accompanied by
sparks during the test, switch the
appliance off immediately. Any
crockery which causes this reaction
is unsuitable for use with microwave
power. If any doubt exists about the
suitability of a container, please
contact the supplier.
This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow knobs or
handles are suitable for use with
microwave power.
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