Testing Suitability Of Cookware; Foil Containers - AEG MC 175 Operating Instructions Manual

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Testing suitability of cookware

• All Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on Hi
W(900W) (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just
slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is room
temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking.
• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard
are great convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are filled with food to absorb
energy and thus avoid the possibility of overheating.
• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and plastic wraps may be used in the
microwave oven. Follow manufacturer's instructions when using plastics in the oven. Avoid
using plastic utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar content since these foods reach
high temperatures and could melt some plastics.
• Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from time to time when heating or cooking
food in plastic, paper or other combustible containers. If smoke is observed, keep door closed,
switch the oven off or disconnect oven until smoke stops.
• Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven,
unless specifically recommended for microwave use.
• Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, should not be used for microwave
cooking.
• Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns.

Foil containers

Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat foods in your microwave oven providing
the following rules are observed:
• Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms (1 1/4") deep.
• Foil lids must not be used.
• The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full of food. Empty containers must never be
used.
• Foil containers should be used singly in the microwave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the foil container should
be placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
• Foil containers should never be re-used in the microwave oven.
• If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using
it again.
• The container and turntable may become hot during use, take great care when removing
either from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so.
• Remember when using an aluminium foil container that the reheating or cooking times may
be longer than you are used to, always ensure that the food is piping hot before serving.
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