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OPERATION
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design. Paper plates and containers are
convenient and safe to use in the microwave
oven, provided that the cooking time is short and
foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture.
Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping
foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy
foods such as bacon are cooked. In general,
avoid coloured paper products as the color may
run. Some recycled paper products may contain
impurities which could cause arcing or fires
when used in the microwave.
•
Tableware
: Many containers made of pottery,
stoneware and ceramic are also microwave-safe.
If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s literature
or perform the microwave test. Do not put plates
with painted decoration in the oven, as the paint
may contain metal and cause arcing.
Microwave-Unsafe Utensils
•
Metal Containers
and
Metal Decoration
- Never use metal or metal-rimmed utensils in
the microwave oven.
- Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will
bounce off any metal object in the oven and
cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that
resembles lightning.
- Metal shields the food from microwave
energy and produces uneven cooking. Also
avoid metal skewers, thermometers, foil trays,
metal-rimmed or metal-banded dinnerware,
casserole dishes, etc. The metal rim interferes
with normal cooking and may damage the
oven.
Testing Utensils before Use
Most heat resistant and non-metallic utensils is
safe for use in your oven. However, some utensils
may contain materials that are not suitable for
microwave use. Follow the steps below to find out
if utensils can be used in the microwave.
1
Place the container in question and a glass
measuring cup filled with water next to each
other inside the oven.
2
Heat the container and glass measuring cup
for 1 minute at HIGH power.
• If the water heats up but the container
remains cool to the press, the container is
microwave-safe.
• If the temperature of the water does not
change but the container becomes warm, it
is not safe for use in the microwave oven.
CAUTION
• Some items with high lead or iron content are
not suitable for microwave cooking.
• Utensils should be checked to ensure that it is
suitable for use in the microwave.
• Always be careful when taking utensils out of the
oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked
food and may be hot.
Cooking Guide
Cooking Tips
Carefully monitor the food in the microwave oven
when it is cooked. Directions given in recipes to
elevate, stir, etc., are the minimum steps
recommended. If the food seems to be cooked
unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments
to correct the problem.
•
Covering
: Cover the plate with a lid, parchment
paper (not waxed paper) or cling plastic wrap for
use in the microwave oven. A cover traps heat
and steam, which help to cook the food more
quickly.
•
Stirring
: Stir from the outside towards the
center, as food at the outside of the dish heats
more quickly.
•
Standing Time
: Standing time allows foods to
finish cooking and also helps flavors blend and
develop. Foods are often allowed to stand for 3
to 10 minutes after being removed from the
oven.
•
Cooking Time
: Set the cooking time according
to the temperature of the ingredients. Ice-cold
ingredients take considerably longer to cook
than room temperature ingredients.
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