Samsung MG23H3125NK/SV manual Cookware guide

cookware guide
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food,
					Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.
						safe
Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked
				Glassware
microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they				•	Oven-to-tableware	✓	Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
should be used in a microwave oven.							trim.
				•	Fine glassware	✓	Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
	Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
							Delicate glass may break or crack if heated
		safe
							suddenly.
Aluminum foil		✓ ✗	Can be used in small quantities to protect
				•	Glass jars	✓	Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming
			areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur
							only.
			if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too
			much foil is used.	Metal
				•	Dishes		May cause arcing or fire.
Crust plate		✓	Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.			✗
				•	Freezer bag twist	✗
China and		✓	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
					ties
earthenware			and bone china are usually suitable, unless
				Paper
			decorated with a metal trim.
Disposable		✓	Some frozen foods are packaged in these	•	Plates, cups,	✓	For short cooking times and warming. Also
polyester			dishes.		napkins and		to absorb excess moisture.
cardboard dishes					kitchen paper
Fast-food				•	Recycled paper	✗	May cause arcing.
packaging				Plastic
•	Polystyrene cups	✓	Can be used to warm food. Overheating may	•	Containers	✓	Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
	containers		cause the polystyrene to melt.				Some other plastics may warp or discolour
•	Paper bags or	✗	May catch fire.				at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine
	newspaper						plastic.
•	Recycled paper or	✗	May cause arcing.	•	Cling film	✓	Can be used to retain moisture. Should not
	metal trims						touch the food. Take care when removing
							the film as hot steam will escape.
				•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗	Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be
							airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
				Wax or grease-		✓	Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
				proof paper			spattering.
				✓	: Recommended	✓✗	: Use Caution	✗ : Unsafe
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