Microwave-Safe Utensils; Microwave Test; Dinner Plates; Glassware - John Lewis JLMWSL004 User Manual

Microwave-safe utensils

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce
off any metal object in the microwave and cause
arcing. Most heat resistant non-metallic cooking utensils
are safe for use in the microwave. However, never
use metal or metal trimmed utensils when using the
microwave feature. If you have any doubts about a
particular utensil, there is a simple way to fi nd out
if it can be used in the microwave. Carry out the

microwave test.

Microwave test
• Place the utensil next to a glass bowl fi lled with
water.
• Microwave on HIGH power for 1 minute. If the
water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the
touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the
water does not change temperature but the utensil
becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by
the utensil and it is not safe for use.
• There are many items on hand in any kitchen
that can be used as cooking equipment in the
microwave. These are listed below:

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinnerware are microwave-safe. If in
doubt consult the manufacturer's literature or perform
the microwave test.

Glassware

Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This
would include all brands of microwave tempered glass
cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware,
such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter
as the food warms.
Microwave oven

Plastic storage containers

These can be used to hold foods that are to be
quickly reheated. However, they should not be used
to hold foods that will need considerable time in the
microwave as hot foods will eventually warp or melt
plastic containers.

Paper

Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to
use, provided that the cooking time is short and foods
to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels
are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining
baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are
cooked.
Warning! In general, avoid coloured
paper products as the colour may
run. Some recycled paper products
may contain impurities which could
cause arcing or fi res when used in
the microwave.

Plastic cooking bags

Provided they are made specially for cooking, these
bags are microwave safe. Always make a slit in the bag
so that steam can escape.
Caution - Never use ordinary plastic
bags for cooking, as they will melt
and rupture.

Plastic microwave cookware

A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware
are available. For the most part, you can probably use
items you already have on hand rather than investing in
new kitchen equipment.
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