Samsung GS89F-1S/BAL 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 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.
	newspaperr
•	Recycled paper or	✗	May cause arcing.
	metal trims
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.

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Cookware		Microwave-
		Safe
•	Glass jars	✓
Metal
•	Dishes	✗
• Freezer bag twist ties		✗
Paper
•	Plates, cups, napkins	✓
	and Kitchen paper
•	Recycled paper	✗
Plastic
•	Containers	✓
•	Cling film	✓
•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗
Wax or grease-proof		✓
paper
✓	: Recommended
✓✗	: Use Caution

✗: Unsafe

Comments
Must remove the lid. Suitable for
warming only.
May cause arcing or fire.	ENGLISH
For short cooking times and warming.
Also to absorb excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
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.
Can be used to retain moisture and
prevent spattering.

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