Suitable containers for microwave use
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heated from the top. Transferring the
food from the aluminium foil container
to a dish suitable for microwave use will
result in a more even heat distribution.
Do not place aluminium foil dishes
on the rack, in case the dish sparks
or arcs.
– Pieces of aluminium foil
For even defrosting and to avoid
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of
aluminium foil may be used to mask
wingtips or other thin parts for the last
few minutes of the programme.
Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
– Metal meat skewers or clamps
These should only be used if they are
very small in comparison to the size of
the cut of meat.
Glazes and colours
Some dishes have glazes and
colours containing metallic
substances. These dishes are
unsuitable for microwave use.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass is
ideal for use in the microwave oven.
Crystal glass is unsuitable as it
usually contains lead which could
cause the glass to crack in the
microwave.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a suitable material.
However do not use porcelain with
gold or silver edging, or items with
hollow knobs or handles.
Earthenware
Decorated earthenware is only suitable
if the decoration is beneath an all-over
glaze.
Earthenware can get very hot and
may crack.
Wear oven gloves when removing
the dishes from the oven.
Wood
Water contained in wood evaporates
during the cooking programme. This
causes the wood to dry and crack.
Wooden dishes are therefore not
suitable.
Plastics
Damage caused by heat-
sensitive plastics.
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a
minimum of 110 °C. Otherwise the
plastic may melt and fuse with the
food.
Use plastic containers only with
Microwave Solo mode.
Special plastic utensils designed for use
in microwave ovens are available from
retail outlets.
Melamine containers are not suitable.
They absorb energy and become hot.
When purchasing plasticware, make
sure that it is suitable for use in a
