Containers To Use - Panasonic NN-CT890S Operating Instructions And Cookery Book

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 con tainer
is suitable for use in your microwave,
check by the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe
2. Place it on the turntable along side
3. Heat on HIGH power for
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
Oven glass
Everyday glass that is heat
resistant e.g. Pyrex
for Microwave, Convection or
Combination cooking. DO
NOT USE FOR GRILLING.
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
resis tant. 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 CONVECTION
and COMBINATION but not directly under the
GRILL.

Containers to use

measur ing jug with 300ml (
cold water.
the dish to be tested. If the dish
you are testing is a large dish, then
stand the measur ing jug on top of
the empty dish.
1 minute.
® , is ideal
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro waving,
it will remain cool, whilst the water in
the jug will begin to feel warm. If the
1 ⁄
pt)
testing dish feels warm, do not use as
2
it is obvious ly absorbing microwave
energy.
N.B. This test does not apply to plastic
or metal based con tainers e.g. Le
Creuset ®
be used as they are cast iron covered
with enamel.
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 con tai ners
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 and CONVECTION
modes and may be used with care during
certain COMBINATION cooking as long as they
are not damaged or dented.
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style dishes, which should not