ENGLISH
GB-16
Microwaves are generated in the microwave oven by a magnetron and cause the water molecules in the food
to oscillate. Heat is generated by the friction which is caused, with the result that the food is thawed, heated or
cooked.
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. (See page GB-17).
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 CONTAINERS
Plastic or paper containers which are
designed for microwaves and which
can withstand heat are suitable for
defrosting, heating and cooking. Please
follow manufacturers’ instructions.
KITCHEN PAPER
can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in
short heating methods, e.g. of bread or products in
bread crumbs. Insert the paper between the food and
the revolving plate. The surface of the food will stay
crispy and dry. Covering greasy food with kitchen
paper will catch splashes.
MICROWAVE FOIL
This, or heat-resistant foil, is very suitable for covering
or wrapping. Please follow the 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.
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 readycooked 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.
WHAT ARE MICROWAVES?
SUITABLE OVENWARE, TIPS AND ADVICE
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