Containers To Use - Panasonic NN-GD556 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

Containers to use

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
QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS
use dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or
mugs with glued handles, since the glue can melt in a
microwave.
When unsure that a cooking container
is suitable for use in your microwave,
check by the following test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug
with 300ml (
2. Place it on the turntable alongside
the dish to be tested. If the dish you
are testing is a large dish, then stand
the measuring jug on top of the
empty dish.
3. Heat on HIGH power for 1 minute.
OVEN GLASS
Everyday glass that is heat
resistant e.g. Pyrex , is ideal. DO
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NOT USE FOR GRILLING.
Do not use delicate glass which
may crack due to the heat from the
food. Do not use lead crystal which
may crack or arc.
CHINA AND CERAMIC
Everyday glazed china plates,
saucers, bowls, mugs and cups
can be used if they are heat
resistant. Porcelain and ceramic
are also ideal. Fine bone china
should only be used for reheating
for short periods, otherwise the
change in temperature may crack
the dish or craze the finish. Do not
pt) cold water.
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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
FROM RAW IN FOIL OR METAL
containers on microwave only as
the microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will not heat
evenly, it may also damage your
oven. Pre-cooked food in shallow
foil containers can be REHEATED
in the microwave, but take care that containers do not touch
the oven walls or door. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of
metal skewers. DO NOT RE-USE FOIL CONTAINERS AS
THEY MAY BECOME DENTED OR DAMAGED AND
ARCING MAY OCCUR.
Result
If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it
will remain cool, whilst the water in the
jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing
dish feels warm, do not use as it is
obviously absorbing microwave energy.
N.B. This test does not apply to plastic
or metal based containers e.g. Le
Creuset style dishes, which should not
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be used as they are cast iron covered
with enamel.
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