Samsung SMH1622S User Manual - Page 15
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For food to cook in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be abb 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, x ¸¸ i [ ci 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 Seco 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 microwavesafe. Aluminum foil A Browning plate Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware Disposable polyester cardboard Fast-food packaging Polystyrene cups/ containers Paper bags or newspaper Recycled paper or metal trims 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. Do not preheat for more than eight minutes. Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless decorated with a metal trim. Some frozen foods are packaged in these materials. Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt. May catch fire. May cause arcing. Glassware Oven-to-table ware Fine glassware Glass jars Metal Dishes, Utensils Freezer bag twist ties Paper Plates, cups, napkins and kitchen paper Recycled paper Plastic Containers Cling film Freezer bags Wax or grease-proof paper Thermometer Straw, wicker, and wood ,/ 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. Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter. May cause arcing or fire. May cause arcing or fire. For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. ,/ Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and may catch fire or cause arcing. Can be used if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some plastics may warp or discolor at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic. Can be used to retain moisture. Avoid wrapping the food too tightly. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape. Z& Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Pierce with a fork if necessary. Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering. 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. Use only for short-term heating, as these materials can be flammable. v/ ' Recommended to use A ' Use with Caution _ ' Unsafe to use / Do not use SMH1611 XAA 03898A EN-02.indd 15 cookware gude 15 2011-10-13 4:04:55