Cooking Hints For The Microwave - Smeg S200/1 Instruction Manual

10. COOKING HINTS FOR THE MICROWAVE

10.1 General information about microwaves
Microwaves penetrate into the food agitating the water molecules inside it;
this very high frequency movement generates heat at the centre of the
food which heats up and cooks leaving the surrounding environment cold.
This cooking system gives a saving in time and electricity, since the heat is
produced inside the food achieving the desired result more rapidly.
Not all types of kitchenware are suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Please refer to the heading "7.3.2 Kitchenware" to verify whether you have
the right material.
Below we provide two lists of kitchenware, one that is suitable and one that
is not suitable for use in a microwave oven.
heat-resistant
crockery without metal decorations
terracotta containers (even though
they heat up)
plastic containers if heat-resistant to
temperatures of the order of 200°C
plastic
containers
moments
In case of doubt, contact your retailer to obtain more detailed information.
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SUITABLE
and porcelain
bags and polystyrene
but only for
NOT SUITABLE
metal containers that reflect the
microwaves and prevent the food
from heating up:
aluminium tubs for pre-packed food
aluminium for food if not in small
pieces
Enamelled crockery: some enamels
brief contain metals that make them this
crockery unsuitable
crockery that contains lead or has
knurled edges
wooden kitchenware