Samsung CM1039A-K/XEU manual Cookware Guide,  

Cookware Guide

EN 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.
China and earthenware			Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
			and bone china are usually suitable,
			unless deco-rated with a metal trim.
Disposable polyester			Some frozen foods are packaged in
cardboard dishes			these dishes.
Fast-food packaging			Can be used to warm food.
•	Polystyrene cups
	containers		Overheating may cause the
			polystyrene to melt.
•	Paper bags or		May catch fire.
	newspaper		May cause arcing.
•	Recycled paper or
	metal trims
Glassware			Can be used, unless decorated with a
• Oven-to-table
	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			May cause arcing or fire.
•	Dishes
•	Freezer bag twist	

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Paper			For short cooking times and warming.
•	Plates, cups,
	napkins and		Also to absorb excess moisture.
	Kitchen paper		May cause arcing.
•	Recycled paper
Plastic			Particularly if heat-resistant
•	Containers
			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 paper			Can be used to retain moisture and
			prevent spattering.

: Recommended

 : Use Caution

: Unsafe

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