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Materials suitable for microwaves
In general, in order for the food to be
reached, the materials used for microwave
cooking must be transparent to microwave
energy.
Below is a table of materials to use and
those not to use:
Testing dishes
To check whether or not cookware is
suitable for use with microwave cooking
carry out this simple test:
1. Remove all accessories from the oven
compartment.
2. Place the cookware to be tested into the
oven compartment.
3. Select the maximum power level (e.g.
1000W).
4. Set a cooking time of 30 seconds.
5. Start cooking.
6. At the end of the test the cookware must
be either cold or slightly warm. If the
cookware is hot then it should be
considered as unsuitable for microwave
use.
MATERIALS TO USE:
Glass
*
• Baking ware
• Glasses
•
Glass jars
Always remove the
covers.
Porcelain
Ceramic
Plastic
*
• Containers
• Plastic wrap
Only where suitable
for microwave use.
Where film is used it
must not come into
contact with the
food.
*only if heat-resistant
NOT TO BE USED
Metal
• Aluminium foil
• Aluminium trays
• Plates
• Metal utensils
• Freezer bags tie wraps
These can lead to
arcing or sparks.
Wood
Crystal glasses
Paper
Risk of fire.
Expanded polystyrene
containers
Risk of food
contamination.
*only if heat-resistant
Dishes must be without metal
decorations.
The microwave function can be
used without any food inside the
oven only for this test.
Unsuitable cookware
Risk of damages to the appliance
• If there is crackling or if sparks are
emitted from the cookware then
immediately terminate the test. In this
instance the cookware is not suitable for
microwave cooking.