Instructions for the user
10.COOKING HINTS FOR THE MICROWAVE
10.1General information about microwaves
Microwaves penetrate into the food agitating the water molecules inside it; this very high frequency movement generates heat at the centre of the food which heats up and cooks leaving the surrounding environment cold. This cooking system gives a saving in time and electricity, since the heat is produced inside the food achieving the desired result more rapidly.
Not all types of kitchenware are suitable for use in a microwave oven. Please refer to the heading "7.3.2 Kitchenware" to verify whether you have the right material.
Below we provide two lists of kitchenware, one that is suitable and one that is not suitable for use in a microwave oven.
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and | porcelain | metal containers that reflect the | ||
crockery without metal decorations | microwaves and prevent the food | |||
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terracotta | containers | (even though aluminium tubs for | ||
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plastic containers if | aluminium for food if not in small | |||
temperatures of the order of 200°C | pieces | |||
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plastic | bags | and | polystyrene | Enamelled crockery: some enamels |
containers but only for brief | contain metals that make them this | |||
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In case of doubt, contact your retailer to obtain more detailed information.
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