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Microwave operation
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Tip: Metallic dishes are not very suitable
for use in the microwave oven. Metal
reflects microwaves and obstructs the
cooking process.
Using aluminum foil trays and
aluminum foil can cause crackling
and sparks.
Place aluminum foil trays on the
turntable.
Aluminum foil and aluminum foil trays
must not touch the oven
compartment walls and must remain
at least 3/4" (2cm) from the walls at
all times.
- Aluminum foil trays without lids for
defrosting and reheating TV dinners
The food is only heated from the top.
If you remove the food from the
aluminum foil container and transfer it
to dishware suitable for use in a
microwave oven, the heat distribution
will generally be more even.
- Metal skewers or clips
The size of the cut of meat must be
much larger than the metal skewers
and clips.
Unsuitable dishware
Moisture can collect in the hollow
spaces on dishware and lids with
hollow handles or knobs. When the
moisture evaporates, pressure can
build up and the item can explode. If
the hollow recess is sufficiently
ventilated, the item can be used.
Do not use dishware with hollow
knobs or handles for cooking.
Do not use the following dishware and
material:
- Wire racks are not at all suitable for
use in the microwave.
- Metal containers
- Aluminum foil
Exception: in the case of unevenly
shaped cuts of meat – e.g., poultry –
small pieces of aluminum foil may be
used to cover thin parts for the last
few minutes of the process to ensure
even defrosting, reheating, or cooking.
- Metal clips, or plastic or paper ties
containing wire
- Plastic containers where the
aluminum lid has not been completely
removed
- Crystal glass
- Utensils and dishware with metallic
decoration (e.g., gold rims, cobalt
blue)
- Dishware with hollow handles
- Plastic dishware made of melamine
Melamine absorbs microwave energy
and gets hot.
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.
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