Samsung CE2777N/XEH Cookware Guide, Used, Whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven

Cookware Guide

GB	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.

Paper		✓	For short cooking times and warming.
•	Plates, cups,
	napkins and		Also to absorb excess moisture.
	Kitchen paper	✗	May cause arcing.
•	Recycled paper

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.

Plastic

•	Containers	✓
•	Cling film	✓
•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic.

Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape.

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

Browning plate		✓	Do not preheat for more than eight
			minutes.
China and earthenware		✓	Porcelain, pottery, glazed 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.
	newspaper	✗
•	Recycled paper or		May cause arcing.
	metal trims
Glassware
• Oven-to-table		✓	Can be used, unless decorated with a
	ware	✓	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	✗

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Wax or grease-proof paper ✓	Can be used to retain moisture and
	prevent spattering.

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