Samsung SMH9207ST User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30

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. 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 cup at high power. dish 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 Aluminum foil Browning plate Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware Disposable polyester cardboard 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, Utensils Freezer bag twist ties MICROWAVE-SAFE Use Caution Recommended Recommended Recommended 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 decorated with a metal trim. Some frozen foods are packaged in these materials. Recommended Unsafe Unsafe Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt. May catch fire. May cause arcing. Recommended Recommended Recommended 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. Unsafe Unsafe May cause arcing or fire. 30_ cookware guide