
SUITABLE OVENWARE
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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 -
parts such as screws,
bands or handles.
UTENSIL SUITABILITY TEST
If you are not sure whether your utensil
is suitable for use in your microwave
oven, carry out the following test:
Place the utensil into the oven. Place
a glass container filled with 150 ml of
water on or next to the utensil. Switch on the oven
at 800 W power for 1 to 2 minutes. If the utensil
stays cool or just warm to the touch, it is suitable.
Do not use this test on a plastic utensil. It could
melt.
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.
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.
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.
BROWNING DISH
A special microwave dish made from ceramic
glass with a metal alloy base, which allows food
to be browned.
When using the browning dish a suitable insulator,
e.g. a porcelain plate, must be placed between
the turntable and the browning dish. Be careful to
adhere exactly to the pre-heating time given in the
manufacturer’s instructions. Excessive pre-heating
can damage the turntable and the turntable stand
or can trigger the safety-device which will switch
off the oven.
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