Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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If in doubt as to whether glass, earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a microwave oven, a simple test can be performed:
Insert the glass tray in the oven at the lowest shelf level and place the empty item you wish to test on the glass tray. Fill a suitable glass with water and also place this on the glass tray.
Close the door.
Select the microwave function and select the hightest power level (1000 W).
Confirm with "OK".
Enter a duration of 30 seconds and confirm with "OK".
At the end of the test, the water in the glass should be warm and the dish cool. If the dish is hot, it would be unwise to use the dish.
If a cracking noise is heard accompanied by sparks during the test, switch the appliance off imme- diately. Any crockery which causes this reaction is unsuitable for use with microwave power.
If any doubt exists about the suitability of a container, please contact the supplier.
This test cannot be used to check whether items with hollow knobs or handles are suitable for use with microwave power.
Insert the glass tray at the lowest shelf level.
The dish containing the food should always be placed in the middle of the glass tray.
Placing the food directly on the floor of the oven would give unsatisfactory and uneven defrosting/cooking/ reheating results as the microwaves would not be able to reach the food from below.
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