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GB-16
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food.
Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as
listed below.
Cookware
Microwave Safe
Comments
Aluminium foil
Foil containers
✔
/
✘
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep
foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are
not recommended unless specifi ed by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.
Browning dishes
✔
Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed the heating time
given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics
✔
/
✘
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except
for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®
✔
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated
suddenly.
Metal
✘
It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc, which can lead to fi re.
Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast food
containers
✔
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high
temperatures.
Cling fi lm
✔
It should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape.
Freezer/Roasting bags
✔
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use.
Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fi re due to the metal
‘arcing’.
Paper - plates, cups and kitchen
paper
✔
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating
may cause fi re.
Straw and wooden containers
✔
Always monitor the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fi re.
Recycled paper and newspaper
✘
May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fi re.
WARNING:
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
SUITABLE
OVENWARE
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Procedure
Chilled pizza
A-7
100% Micro
200g, 400g
(initial temp. 5°C) plate
Place the pizza on a plate in the centre of
the turntable. Do not cover.
Soup
A-8
80% Micro
200 ml, 400 ml (initial temp.
5°C) Cups (200 ml per cup)
Place the cups on the turntable and stir
after cooking.
Beverage
A-9
100% Micro
1
(cup) 120ml
2
(cups) 240ml
3
(cups) 360ml
(initial
temp.
50C)
Place the cup(s) on the turntable and stir after
heating.
Popcorn
A-10
100% Micro
0.05kg, 0.1kg
Place the popcorn bag directly on the turntable
(Please see the note below: ‘Important
Information About Microwave Pop- corn
Feature’)
NOTES:
•
The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If
necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.
•
The results when using auto cook depend on variances such as the shape and size of the food and your personal
preference as regards cooking results. If you are not satisfied with the programmed result, please adjust the cooking time
to match your requirement.
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