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Microwave function only
Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave oven should be of a material that does not act as a barrier to microwave
energy. Generally this means that you should cook in either (paper), plastic, glass or ceramic. Metal pans reflect microwave energy
and inhibit cooking, and should not be used. In addition to material, the shape of the container should also be considered. Round
oval shapes give the most even cooking. Square or rectangular containers may over-cook foods in the corners because more energy
is absorbed there.
Shallow containers give more even cooking results.
Utensils made of china and ceramic are excellent to use in your microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very good.
Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be used. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can withstand
the temperature of the heated food. For cooking only use plastics, which will withstand a temperature of over 120˚C, e.g.
polypropene and polyamide. Some plastic materials, e.g. melamine, will be heated by the microwave, and be damaged. To find
out if a certain container is suitable, the following simple test can be made:
Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the microwave oven. The water is needed because the oven must not be
operated empty or with empty containers only.
Let the oven work on full power for one minute. A suitable container will only be lukewarm.
Metal containers, e.g. saucepans or frying pans should not be used in microwave ovens. Nor should plates or vessels with
decorations be used since metal e.g. gold, might be part of the decoration and such decorations will be
damaged.
Small pieces of aluminiuum foil can be
used, but only to shield the areas that
would over-cook (e.g. for covering chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails) but the foil must not touch the side
of the oven as damage may occur.
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ven Utensils And Accessories Guide
A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwae oven, For your safety and to prevent damaging
utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The table below indicates which
materials you can and cannot use.
Material
Grill & Convection cooking
Microwave cooking
Combined cooking
Glass (general)
No
Yes (1)
No
Glass (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glass-ceramic and ceramic (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes (1)
Yes (1)
Earthenware
Yes
Yes
Yes
China (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plastic (general)
No
Yes (2)
No
Plastic (heat resistant)
Yes (2)
Yes (2)
Yes (2)
Aluminium foil containers/aluminium foil
Yes
Yes (3)
Yes
Metal baking tins
Yes (4)
No
Yes (4)
Metal (pots.pans, etc)
Yes
No
No
Paper
No
Yes
No
1. Without metal parts or metal trims.
2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures. Check carefully!
3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield deliate areas of food (this prevents over-cooking).
4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods, however if these are very deep, they will greatly reduce the efficiency, as metal
shields the microwave energy from the food.
CAUTION: : • There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, make sure they are suitable for
microwave use.
• When you put food in the microwave oven, make sure that food, food supports or covering do not come in direct
contact with any of the internal walls or the ceiling of the cavity since discolouration may take place.
SAFETY
