Material And Shape - Miele M 316 E Operating Instructions Manual

Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Microwaves
– are reflected by metal.
– pass through glass and china-
ware, . . .
– and are absorbed by food.
The material and shape of containers
used affect the cooking results and
times. Round and oval shaped ones
provide good results. Heat distribution
is more even than it is in rectangular
containers.
The following do not belong in an
oven being used in microwave
mode. Metal containers, aluminium
foil and metal cutlery, or china with
metallic decoration, such as gold
rims or cobalt blue.
The metal reflects the microwaves, hin-
dering the cooking process.
Exceptions:
– If recommended by the producer, pre-
cooked meals packed in aluminium foil
containers can be defrosted and re-
heated in the microwave oven.
Important: remove the lid first. The dis-
advantage is that the food is only
heated from the top. It is better to
remove the food from the aluminium foil
container and tranfer it to a dish suit-
able for a microwave oven. The heat
distribution will be more even.
If sparks and arcing occur when using
a metal container, stop and transfer the
food to a microwave safe container.
– Small pieces of aluminium foil.
For even defrosting and to avoid over-
cooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat,
poultry or fish, small areas of aluminium
foil may be used to mask wingtips or
other thin parts for the last few minutes
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