Cookware Guide; 15 Microwave-Safe Utensils - Samsung SMH1622S User Manual

For food to cook in the microwave oven, the
microwaves must be abb to penetrate the food
without being reflected or absorbed by the dish,
It is important to choose the correct cookware,
therefore, look for cookware that is marked
microwave-safe,
The following table lists various types of
cookware and indicates if and how they should
be used in a microwave oven,
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MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe or
not, you can perform the following simple test:
1, Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside
your oven next to the item to be tested.
2, Press the Add 30 Seco button twice to heat them
both for one minute at high power.
After one minute, the water should be warm and the item
you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then
it is absorbing microwave energy and is not microwave-
safe.
Aluminum foil
Browning
plate
Ceramic,
porcelain,
and
stoneware
Disposable
polyester
cardboard
Fast-food
packaging
Polystyrene
cups/
containers
Paper bags or
newspaper
Recycled
paper or metal
trims
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Can be used in small quantities
to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur
if the foil is too close to the oven
wall or you use too much foil.
Do not preheat for more than
eight minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed
earthenware and bone china are
usually suitable, unless decorated
with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged
in these materials.
Can be used to warm food.
Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Glassware
Oven-to-table
ware
Fine
glassware
Glass jars
Metal
Dishes,
Utensils
Freezer bag
twist ties
Paper
Plates, cups,
napkins and
kitchen paper
Recycled
paper
Plastic
Containers
Cling film
Freezer bags
Wax or
grease-proof
paper
Thermometer
Straw,
wicker, and
wood
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Can be used, unless decorated
with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or
liquids. Delicate glass may break
or crack if heated suddenly.
Regular glass is too thin to be
used in a microwave, and can
shatter.
May cause arcing or fire.
May cause arcing or fire.
For short cooking times and
warming. Also to absorb excess
moisture.
Do not use recycled paper towels,
which may contain metal and may
catch fire or cause arcing.
Can be used if heat-resistant
thermoplastic. Some plastics
may warp or discolor at high
temperatures. Do not use
Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture.
Avoid wrapping the food too
tightly. Take care when removing
the film as hot steam will escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof.
Should not be airtight. Pierce with
a fork if necessary.
Can be used to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
Use only those marked
"Microwave-safe" and follow the
directions. Check the temperature
in several places. You can use
conventional thermometers once
the food has been removed from
the oven.
Use only for short-term heating,
as these materials can be
flammable.
v/ ' Recommended to use
A ' Use with Caution
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