Samsung SMH1622S, SMH1622B, SMH1622W user manual Microwave-safe utensils, Cookware guide

cookware guide

For food to cook in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish. It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore, look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

Microwave-safe utensils

If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe or not, you can perform the following simple test:

1.Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside your oven next to the item to be tested.

2.Press the Add 30 Sec. button twice to heat them both for one minute at high power.

After one minute, the water should be warm and the item you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not microwave- safe.

Cookware	Comments
Aluminum 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 you use too much foil.
Browning	Do not preheat for more than
plate	eight minutes.
Ceramic,	Porcelain, pottery, glazed
porcelain,	earthenware and bone china are
and	usually suitable, unless decorated
stoneware	with a metal trim.
Disposable	Some frozen foods are packaged
polyester	in these materials.
cardboard
Fast-food
packaging
Polystyrene	Can be used to warm food.
cups/	Overheating may cause the
containers	polystyrene to melt.
Paper bags or	May catch fire.
newspaper
Recycled	May cause arcing.
paper or metal
trims

Cookware		Comments
Glassware				e
				d
Oven-to-table	Can be used, unless decorated			gui
ware	with a metal trim.
Fine	Can be used to warm foods or			kwareoo
glassware	liquids. Delicate glass may break
	or crack if heated suddenly.
Glass jars	Regular glass is too thin to be
	used in a microwave, and can		03
	shatter.
				C
Metal
Dishes,	May cause arcing or fire.
Utensils
Freezer bag	May cause arcing or fire.
twist ties
Paper
Plates, cups,	For short cooking times and
napkins and	warming. Also to absorb excess
kitchen paper	moisture.
Recycled	Do not use recycled paper towels,
paper	which may contain metal and may
	catch fire or cause arcing.
Plastic
Containers	Can be used if heat-resistant
	thermoplastic. Some plastics
	may warp or discolor at high
	temperatures. Do not use
	Melamine plastic.
Cling film	Can be used to retain moisture.
	Avoid wrapping the food too
	tightly. Take care when removing
	the film as hot steam will escape.
Freezer bags	Only if boilable or oven-proof.
	Should not be airtight. Pierce with
	a fork if necessary.
Wax or	Can be used to retain moisture
grease-proof	and prevent spattering.
paper
Thermometer	Use only those marked
	“Microwave-safe” and follow the
	directions. Check the temperature
	in several places. You can use
	conventional thermometers once
	the food has been removed from
	the oven.
Straw,	Use only for short-term heating,
wicker, and	as these materials can be
wood	flammable.

:Recommended to use

:Use with Caution

:Unsafe to use / Do not use

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