Recipes
Introduction 9
Tableware
} Suitable tableware
The requirements of a microwave oven for the cookware are dierent from those of a
conventional range. A microwave oven lets you cook in glass and china, but is not compatible
with metal.
As high temperatures can occur while cooking food, the cookware should have a
corresponding temperature resistance. Heat-resistant glass, china, ceramics, and heat-
resistant plastics are ideal. However, your everyday tableware can also be used if it is
dishwasher-safe and undamaged.
} The cookware test
If you are not quite sure whether a container is suitable for microwave cooking, do the
cookware test. Heat the empty cookware for approx. 20 seconds at the max. setting. If
it remains cold or only slightly warm, it is suitable. If it becomes warm and sparks are
generated, it may not be used.
} Tableware made of metal or containing metal is prohibited!
Accordingly, pots or pans made of steel, stainless steel, copper, cast iron, or enamel as well
as cans, are not permitted. This also applies to tableware with gold or silver edges or other
decorations and admixtures (lead crystal). Metal reflects microwaves, and sparking and
damage to the appliance may be caused. Exceptions are metallic accessories like turntable
or grills.
} Glass and china
are especially suited to a microwave oven. Glass allows microwaves to pass through
unimpaired and has the advantage that the cooking process can be observed. Very fine
glass or china should not be used, as can break with hot food. Glasses with a screwed metal
lid and bottles with a narrow neck are not suitable.
} Glass ceramics
are easily penetrated by microwaves and are compatible with high temperatures and
temperature dierences.
} Earthenware, ceramics, clay
are well suited, but should be glazed and have no cracks. The reason for this is that liquid
in fine cracks can have a “bursting” eect when heated. When buying, look out for the label
“suitable for microwave use” or do the cookware test.
} Plastics
If plastics are used in a microwave appliance, special attention must be paid to the
temperature range. The temperature-resistant, special microwave cookware that can be
used for deep-freezing, heating, and cooking are ideal. Some plastic cookware can even be
used in a baking oven. However, conventional deep-freeze containers are suitable only for
brief heating to eating temperatures.
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