Quick Check Guide To Cooking Utensils; Containers To Use - Panasonic NN-DS596B Operating Instruction And Cook Book

Quick check guide to cooking utensils

Choosing the correct
container is a very important
factor in deciding the success
or failure of your cooking.
Testing dishes for suitability -
for microwave cooking only.
When unsure that a cooking container is
suitable for use in your microwave, check by
the following test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with
300 ml cold water.
2. Place it on the base of the oven along
side the dish to be tested. If the dish you
are testing is a large dish, then stand the
measuring jug on top of the empty dish.
3. Heat on high power for 1 minute.

Containers to use

Oven glass
Everyday glass that is heat
resistant e.g. Pyrex
ideal for microwave, oven or
combination cooking.
Do not use delicate glass or
lead crystal which may crack
or arc.
China and ceramic
Everyday glazed china,
porcelain or ceramic plates,
bowls, mugs and cups can be
used if they are heat resistant.
Fine bone china should only
be used for reheating for short
periods. Do not use dishes
with a metal rim or pattern.
Do not use jugs or mugs with
glued handles, since the glue
can melt. If dishes are heat
resistant they may be used on
Oven and Combination but not
directly under the Grill.
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Result
If the dish is suitable for
microwaving, 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 obviously
absorbing microwave energy.
Note
This test does not apply to plastic
or metal based containers e.g. Le
Creuset
not be used as they are cast iron
covered with enamel.
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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 containers on microwave
only as the microwaves cannot
pass through and the food will
not heat evenly, it may also
damage your oven. Foil and
metal containers can be used on
grill or oven.