Miele M 636 EG, M636EC Glassware, Porcelain chinaware, Earthenware, Glazes and colours, Plastics

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

of the process. The aluminium foil must not touch the interior walls of the oven.

Make sure that the aluminium foil is at least 2 cm from the oven walls at all times. It must not touch the walls.

–Metal meat skewers or clamps: Metal skewers and clamps should only be used if they are very small in com- parison to the size of the cut of meat.

Glassware

Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass are ideal for use in the microwave oven.

Crystal glass contains lead which could cause the glass to crack. Glass dishes with a milled rim are subject to the same risk. Both are unsuitable for use.

Porcelain (chinaware)

Porcelain (chinaware) is a suitable ma- terial.

Do not use porcelain with gold or sil- ver edging or items with hollow knobs or handles, as insufficient ventilation may cause pressure.

Earthenware

Decorated earthenware is only suit- able if the decoration is beneath an all-over glaze. Earthenware can get very hot, and may crack.

Glazes and colours

Some glazes and colours contain metal.

This makes them unsuitable for use in a microwave oven.

Plastics

Plastic containers must only be used for microwave mode alone and not in normal oven mode. Plas- tics must be heat-resistant to a mini- mum of 180°C.

Otherwise the plastic may melt and fuse with the food.

Special plastic utensils, designed for use in microwave ovens are available from most department and hardware stores. Melamine ware is not suitable as it absorbs energy and heats up.

When purchasing plasticware, make sure that it is suitable for use in a micro- wave oven.

Disposable containers, such as trays made from polystyrene, can only be used for very short timed warming and re-heating of food.

Plastic boiling bags can be used for cooking and re-heating. They should be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape.

This prevents a build-up of pressure and reduces the risk of the bag bur- sting.

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