Samsung CE73J-B/XSV manual Cookware guide

Cookware guide

To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

	Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
		Safe
Aluminium foil		✓ ✗	Can be used in small quantities to
			protect areas against overcooking.
			Arcing can occur if the foil is too close
			to the oven wall or if too much foil is
			used
Browning plate		✓	Do not preheat for more than eight
			minutes.
China and		✓	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
earthenware			and bone china are usually suitable,
			unless decorated with a metal trim.
Disposable polyester		✓	Some frozen foods are packaged in
cardboard dishes			these dishes.
Fast-food packaging
•	Polystyrene cups	✓	Can be used to warm food.
	containers		Overheating may cause the polystyrene
			to melt.
•	Paper bags or	✗	May catch fire.
	newspaperr
•	Recycled paper or	✗	May cause arcing.
	metal trims

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	Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
		Safe
Glassware
•	Oven-to-table ware	✓	Can be used, unless decorated with a
			metal trim.
•	Fine glassware	✓	Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
			Delicate glass may break or crack if
			heated suddenly.
•	Glass jars	✓	Must remove the lid. Suitable for
			warming only.
Metal
•	Dishes	✗	May cause arcing or fire.
• Freezer bag twist ties		✗
Paper
•	Plates, cups, napkins	✓	For short cooking times and warming.
	and Kitchen paper		Also to absorb excess moisture.
•	Recycled paper	✗	May cause arcing.
Plastic
•	Containers	✓	Particularly if heat-resistant
			thermoplastic. Some other plastics
			may warp or discolour at high
			temperatures.
			Do not use Melamine plastic.
•	Cling film	✓	Can be used to retain moisture. Should
			not 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-proof		✓	Can be used to retain moisture and
paper			prevent spattering.
✓	: Recommended	✓✗	: Use Caution ✗	: Unsafe

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