Microwave operation
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When purchasing plastic dishware,
make sure that it is suitable for use in
a microwave oven.
- Wooden dishes
Water contained in wood evaporates
during the cooking process. This
causes the wood to dry and crack.
Testing dishware
Unsuitable dishware can cause sparks
or crackling noises during microwave
operation. If you are not sure whether
glass, porcelain, or stoneware dishware
is suitable, test it.
This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow grips or
handles are suitable for use.
Place the empty dishware on the
turntable.
Close the door.
Set the microwave power level to
(900 W) and the cooking duration to
30 seconds.
Start the process.
Observe the dishware during the
entire duration.
Immediately open the door if there
are sparks or crackling noises.
If there are sparks or if you can hear
crackling noises, the tested dishware is
not suitable for microwave use.
Cover
Tip:
Covers are available from retail
outlets.
- A cover prevents too much steam
escaping, especially when cooking
foods which need longer to cook.
- It speeds up the process of heating
the food.
- It prevents food from drying out.
- It helps keep the oven compartment
clean.
When cooking in the microwave, use
a microwave-safe cover made of
glass or plastic.
Tip:
Alternatively, use a cling film
suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Heat can cause normal cling film to
melt and fuse with the food.
The cover should not form a seal
with the container. If the container
has a narrow diameter, the steam
may not be able to escape. The
cover could get too hot and start to
melt.
Use containers with a sufficiently
large diameter.
Do
not
use a cover for heating or
reheating the following types of food:
- Food coated in breadcrumbs
- Food which requires a crisp finish,
e.g., toast
