Specifications

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AMSUNG ELECTRONICS
GB
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
Aluminium foil
Browning plate
China and earthenware
Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups
containers
• Paper bags or newspaper
• Recycled paper or metal trims
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware
• 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
Comments
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.
Do not preheat for more than eight minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable, unless deco-
rated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dish-
es.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may
cause the polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate
glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
May cause arcing or fire.
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 plas-
tic.
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.
Microwave-Safe
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