Quick Check Guide To Cooking Utensils - John Lewis JLFSMW001 Instruction Manual

General guidelines
Choosing the correct container is a very
important factor in deciding the success or
failure of your cooking.
Testing dishes for suitability
When unsure that a cooking con tainer is
suitable for use in your microwave, check
by the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with
300ml ( 1 / pt) cold water.
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2. Place it on the glass turntable along side
the dish to be tested. If the dish you are
testing is a large dish, then stand the
measur ing jug on top of the empty dish.
3. Heat on HIGH power for 1 minute.
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it will
remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will
begin to feel warm. If the testing dish feels
warm, do not use as it is obvious ly
absorbing microwave energy.
N.B. This test does not apply to plastic or
metal based con tainers e.g. Cast-iron
cookware style dishes, which should not be
used as they are cast iron covered with
enamel.
Quick check guide to cooking
utensils
Oven glass
Everyday glass that is heat resistant is ideal.
Do not use delicate glass which may crack
due to the heat from the food. Do not use
lead crystal which may crack or arc.
China and ceramic
Everyday glazed china plates, saucers, bowls,
mugs and cups can be used if they are heat
resis tant. Porcelain and ceramic are also
ideal. Fine bone china should only be used
for reheating for short periods, otherwise
the change in tempera ture may crack the
dish or craze the finish. Do not use dishes
with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use
jugs or mugs with glued handles, since the
glue can melt in a microwave.
Pottery, earthenware, stoneware
If completely glazed, these dishes are
suitable. Do not use if partially glazed or
unglazed, since they are able to absorb
water which in turn absorbs microwave
energy, making the container very hot and
slows down the cooking of food.
Foil/metal containers
Never Attempt to Cook in Foil or metal
con tai ners – the microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will not heat
evenly – this may also damage your oven.
Small items in shallow foil containers can
be reheated in the microwave, but take
care that contai ners do not touch the oven
walls or door. Use wooden kebab sticks
instead of metal skewers. Do not re-use foil
containers as they may become dented or
damaged and arcing may accur.
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