GB-22
SUITABLE OVENWARE
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.
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
metal parts such as screws, bands or
handles.
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-23).
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.
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.
SUITABLE OVENWARE FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
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