Samsung MC28H5135CK/BA manual Cookware guide

cookware guide
					Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
						safe
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to
				Glassware
penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.
				•	Oven-to-		Can be used, unless decorated with a
Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is						✓
marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.					tableware		metal trim.
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and				•	Fine glassware	✓	Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
how they should be used in a microwave oven.							Delicate glass may break or crack if
							heated suddenly.
	Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
				•	Glass jars		Must remove the lid. Suitable for
		safe				✓
							warming only.
Aluminum foil		✓ ✗	Can be used in small quantities to
				Metal
			protect areas against overcooking.
			Arcing can occur if the foil is too close	•	Dishes	✗	May cause arcing or fire.
			to the oven wall or if too much foil is	•	Freezer bag	✗
			used.
					twist ties
Crust plate		✓	Do not preheat for more than 8
				Paper
			minutes.
				•	Plates, cups,	✓	For short cooking times and warming.
China and		✓	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
					napkins and		Also to absorb excess moisture.
earthenware			and bone china are usually suitable,
					kitchen paper
			unless decorated with a metal trim.
				•	Recycled paper	✗	May cause arcing.
Disposable		✓	Some frozen foods are packaged in
				Plastic
polyester			these dishes.
				•	Containers	✓	Particularly if heat-resistant
cardboard dishes
							thermoplastic. Some other plastics may
Fast-food
							warp or discolour at high temperatures.
packaging
							Do not use Melamine plastic.
•	Polystyrene	✓	Can be used to warm food. Overheating
				•	Cling film	✓	Can be used to retain moisture. Should
	cups		may cause the polystyrene to melt.
							not touch the food. Take care when
	containers
•	Paper bags or	✗	May catch fire.				removing the film as hot steam will
							escape.
	newspaper
				•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗	Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should
•	Recycled paper	✗	May cause arcing.
							not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if
	or metal trims
							necessary.
				Wax or grease-		✓	Can be used to retain moisture and
				proof paper			prevent spattering.
				✓	: Recommended	✓✗	: Use caution	✗ : Unsafe
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