Suitable Containers For Microwave Ovens; Material And Shape - Miele M 8261 Operating Instructions Manual

Microwaves
– are reflected by metal,
– pass through glass, porcelain,
plastic and card,
– and are absorbed by food.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Material and shape

The material and shape of containers
used affect cooking results and times.
Heat distribution is more even in round
and oval shaped flat containers than in
rectangular containers, providing better
results.
Metal
Metal containers, aluminium foil and
metal cutlery, or china with metallic
decoration, such as gold rims or
cobalt blue must not be used in an
oven being used in microwave
mode.
The metal reflects the microwaves,
hindering the cooking process.
Exceptions:
– Ready-meals in aluminium foil dishes
These can be defrosted and reheated
in the microwave oven, if recommended
by the manufacturer. However, as food
is only heated from the top, it is better
to remove the food from the aluminium
foil container and transfer it to a dish
suitable for a microwave oven. The heat
distribution will be more even.
If sparks and arcing occur when using
an aluminium container, stop and
transfer the food to a microwave-safe
container.
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