Candy CMW 7317 DY [14/16] Cookware guide

Cookware Guide

To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish

used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. You

can test if the cookware is suitable for microwave oven in this way. Put the intended cookware together with a glass of water (300 ml) inside

the oven cavity, and then set the oven at the maximum stage for one minute.

A safe microwave cookware will be as cool as ever, while the water will absorb the energy and become warmer.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

Materials You Can Use in a Microwave Oven

Cooking Accessories Remarks

Aluminium foil

Shielding only. To prevent overcooking, use small, smooth pieces to cover the thin areas of meat or poultry.

Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven

walls.

China and earthenware Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless decorated with a metal trim.

Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates

Use microwave-safe plates only for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while

cooking.

Paper towels

Use microwave-safe paper towels only to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for

short-term cooking only.

Parchment Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap paper for steaming.

Plastic containers

Use microwave-safe containers only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Containers should be labelled

“Microwave-Safe.” Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented as directed by package.

Plastic wrap

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch

food.

Wax paper Use a cover to prevent splattering and to help retain moisture.

Materials to Avoid in a Microwave Oven

Cooking Accessories Remarks

Aluminium pan or tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal or metal-trimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy and may cause arcing.

Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood Wood will dry out and may split. Avoid using wooden containers or utensils in the oven.