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What are microwaves?

Suitable ovenware

Plastic utensils

Heat resistant plastic utensils which

are suitable for use in the

microwave can be used to thaw,

heat and cook food. Follow the

manufacturer's recommendations.

Paper utensils

Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven

is also suitable. Follow the manufacturer's

recommendations.

Kitchen paper

can be used to absorb any moisture

which occurs in short heating

methods, e.g. of bread or products

in bread crumbs. Insert the paper

between the food and the revolving

plate. The surface of the food will

stay crispy and dry. Covering greasy food with kitchen

paper will catch splashes.

What are microwaves?

Like radio and television waves, microwaves are

electromagnetic waves.

Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the

microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of

water present in the food. The friction this causes

produces heat, which ensures that the food is

defrosted, heated or cooked through.

The secret of the reduced cooking times is the fact that

the microwaves penetrate the food from every

direction. Energy is used to the full. In comparison, the

energy from a conventional hob passes from the

burner through the pan and so to the food.

This method wastes a great deal of energy.

The characteristics of microwaves

Microwaves penetrate all non-metal objects made of

glass, china, earthenware, plastic, wood or paper. This is

why the microwaves never make these materials hot.

Dishes become hot only because the food inside them

is hot.

The food absorbs the microwaves and is heated.

Microwaves cannot pass through objects made of

metal and so they are deflected. For this reason metal

objects are not normally suitable for microwave

cookery. There are exceptions where you can actually

make use of the fact that the microwaves cannot pass

through metal. If you cover food with aluminium foil

at specific points while it is defrosting or cooking, you

can prevent those parts from getting too warm, too

hot, or overcooked. Please check out the advice given

in the guide.

Glass & ceramic glass

Heat-resistant glass utensils are very suitable. The

cooking process can be observed

from all sides. They must not,

however, contain any metal (e.g.

lead crystal), nor have a metallic

overlay (e.g. gold edge, cobalt blue

finish).

Ceramics

Generally very suitable. Ceramics must be glazed, since

with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into the

ceramic. Moisture causes the material to heat up and

may make it shatter. If you are not certain whether

your utensil is suitable for the microwave, carry out

the utensil suitability test. (See page 9).

Porcelain

Very suitable. Ensure that the porcelain does not have a

gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any

metal.

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