GB-21
SUITABLE
OVENWARE
METAL
Generally speaking, metal should not be used,
since microwaves do not pass through metal and
therefore cannot reach the food. There are, however,
exceptions: small strips of aluminium foil may be
used to cover certain parts of the food, so that
these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook (e.g.
chicken wings). Small metal skewers and aluminium
containers (e.g. of ready cooked meals) can be used.
They must, however, be small in relation to the
food, e.g. aluminium containers must be at least
2/
3
to
3/
4
filled with food. It is recommended that you
transfer the food into a dish suitable for use in the
microwave. When using aluminium containers or
other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx.
2 cms between them and the walls of the cooking
area, otherwise the walls could be damaged by
possible arcing.
NO UTENSIL SHOULD HAVE A METAL
OVERLAY -
par ts such as screws, bands or
handles.
UTENSIL SUITABILITY TEST
If you are not sure whether your utensil
is suitable for use in your microwave
oven, carry out the following test: Place
the utensil into the oven. Place a glass
container filled with 150 ml of water on
or next to the utensil. Switch on the oven at 800 W
power for 1 to 2 minutes. If the utensil stays cool or
just warm to the touch, it is suitable. Do not use this
test on a plastic utensil. It could melt.
GLASS AND CERAMIC GLASS
Heat-resistant glass utensils are very
suitable. The cooking process can be
observed from all sides. They must not,
however, contain any metal (e.g. lead
crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g.
gold edge, cobalt blue finish).
CERAMICS
Generally very suitable. Ceramics must be glazed,
since with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into
the ceramic. Moisture causes the material to heat
up and may make it shatter. If you are not certain
whether your utensil is suitable for the microwave,
carry out the utensil suitability test.
PORCELAIN
Very suitable. Ensure that the porcelain does not
have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not
contain any metal.
PLASTIC AND PAPER UTENSILS
Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable
for use in the microwave can be used to thaw,
heat and cook food. Follow the manufacturer ’s
recommendations.
Heat-resistant paper made for use in a microwave
oven is also suitable. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
MICROWAVE FOIL
T h i s , o r h e a t - r e s i s t a n t f o i l , i s v e r y s u i t a b l e
fo r c o ve r i n g o r w r a p p i n g. P l e a s e fo l l o w t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations.
ROASTING BAGS
Can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are not
suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag
foil might melt. Fasten the roasting bag with string
and pierce it several times with a fork. Non heat-
resistant food wraps are not recommended for use in
a microwave oven.
BROWNING DISH
A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass
with a metal alloy base, which allows food to be
browned.
When using the browning dish a suitable insulator,
e.g. a porcelain plate, must be placed between the
turntable and the browning dish. Be careful to
adhere exactly to the pre-heating time given in the
manufacturer’s instructions. Excessive pre-heating
can damage the turntable and the turntable stand or
can trigger the safety-device which will switch off the
oven.
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