Electrolux EMS21400 User Manual page 5

Testing suitability of cookware
Utensils should be checked to ensure
they are suitable for use in Microwave
Ovens.
Place the cookware in the microwave
along with a glass half full of water. Heat
on full power for one minute. If the
cookware feels hot, you should not use it.
If it is just slightly warm, you can use it
for reheating but not for cooking. If the
dish is room temperature, it is suitable
for microwave cooking.
Paper napkins, wax paper, paper
towels, plates, cups, cartons, freezer
wrap and cardboard are great
convenience utensils. Always be sure
containers are filled with food to absorb
energy and thus avoid the possibility of
overheating or ignition.
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer
containers and plastic wraps may be used
in the microwave oven. Follow
manufacturer's instructions when using
plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic
utensils with foods that have high fat or
sugar content since these foods reach
high temperatures and could melt some
plastics.
Do not leave oven unattended, and
look at it from time to time when heating
or cooking food in plastic, paper or other
combustible containers.
Metal utensils and utensils with
metallic trim should not be used in the
microwave oven, unless specifically
recommended for microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings,
such as bottles, should not be used for
microwave cooking.
Use caution when removing a lid or
cover from a dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be
used to reheat foods in your microwave
oven providing the following rules are
observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more
than 3 cms (1 1/4") deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at
least two-thirds full of food. Empty
containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used
singly in the microwave oven and
should not be allowed to touch the
sides. If your oven has a metal
turntable or cooking rack, the foil
container should be placed on an
upturned ovenproof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-
used in the microwave oven.
If the microwave oven has been in use for
15 minutes or more, allow it to cool
before using it again.
The container and turntable may
become hot during use; take great care
when removing either from the oven. It is
advisable to use an oven cloth or glove
when doing so.
Remember when using an aluminium
foil container that the reheating or
cooking times may be longer than you are
used to, always ensure that the food is
piping hot before serving.
Food safety
Do not heat food in a can in the
microwave oven. Always remove the food
to a suitable container.
Deep fat frying should not be done in
the microwave oven, because the fat
temperature cannot be controlled,
hazardous situations can result.
Popcorn may be prepared in the
microwave oven, but only in special
packages or utensils designed specifically
for this purpose. This cooking operation
should never be unattended.
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