Panasonic NN-ST253W User Manual

Operating Instructions and Cook Book

Microwave Oven

For home use

Models No. NN-ST253W

NN-ST253B

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference.

If you have never used a microwave oven before, you will realise that a microwave oven uses a totally different method of converting energy into heat. This requires an understanding of what exactly happens to food when placed in the oven. This is explained in the following pages.

After reading the introductory chapter, I am sure you will be able to master the basic technique and thereby develop a ﬁrm understanding of your new oven. This book includes recipes from starters to desserts. After trying our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods.

Start experimenting now, and enjoy the ﬁrst class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven.

Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd 1 Innovation Road Macquarie Park NSW 2113

The serial number of this product may be found on the Identiﬁcation Plate (see page 6). You should note the model number and serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

Contents

Safety Instructions / Microwaves and How They Work Installation and General Instructions 4 Cookware and Utensils Guide 5 Feature Diagram 6 Control Panels 7 General Guidelines 8-9 Containers to use 10-11 Setting The Clock / Timer / Child safety lock 12 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting 13 Auto Weight Defrost 14 Defrosting Guidelines 15 Defrosting Charts 16 Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs 17-18 Cooking and reheating Guidelines 19 Reheating Charts 20-21 Cooking Charts 22-24 Soup and Snacks 25 Meat and Poultry 26-27 Fish 28 Vegetables 29 Desserts / Cakes 30-31 Sauces 32 Panasonic Warranty (Australia) 33 Panasonic Warranty (New Zealand) 34 Before Requesting Service 35 Care of your Microwave Oven 36 Technical Speciﬁcations 37

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Safety Instructions

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs

INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave

oven should only be used if an inspection conﬁrms all of the following conditions:

1. The door ﬁts squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.

2. The door hinges are in good condition.

3. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.

4. The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.

PRECAUTIONS. Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:

1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door.

2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.

3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.

4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.

5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.

6. Always use the oven with trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless speciﬁcally allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.

8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.

9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby bottles ﬁtted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.

10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

11. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Important Instructions

WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, ﬁre, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with teat) - may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.

4. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

6. To reduce the risk of ﬁre in the oven cavity: (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not

recommended. If heating, do not leave unattended and follow manufacturers’ instructions carefully.

placing bag in oven.

(d) If materials inside the oven should

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(e) Never leave microwave unattended

while cooking or reheating.

7. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

8. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

9. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

10. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

12. Do not remove outer panel from oven.

Earthing Instructions

This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. WARNING — Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3, SUBCLAUSE(2), OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 1982.

(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)

We certify that this microwave oven has been inspected and complies with the safety requirements of government notice 466 of March 1981, and complies with the Radio Regulation of government notice 587 of March

1986.

(This statement applicable only to South Africa.)

WARNING

The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualiﬁed service technician trained by the manufacturer.

b) It is hazardous for anyone other than a

competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

c) If the supply cord of this appliance is

damaged, it must be replaced by a qualiﬁed service technician with the special cord available only from the manufacturer.

d) Before use, the user should check that

whether the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

e) Liquids or other foods must not be heated in

sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

f) Only allow children to use the oven without

supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

Microwaves and How They Work

Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven). From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity through a small plastic covered piece. The microwaves are converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food losing half of their power every two to three centimetres. Continued cooking to the centre occurs by conduction. Although pacemakers used to be affected by microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they are now shielded and are not bothered by these interferences. This allows people with pacemakers to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with microwave ovens. When microwaves come in contact with a substance, any one or combination of three things may occur. They can be:

1. REFLECTED

2. TRANSMITTED

3. ABSORBED

Reﬂection:

Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and because there is no absorption, there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the help of the turntable.

Transmission:

Such substances as paper, glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food. Because these substances do not reﬂect or absorb microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers.

Absorption:

Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy, which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate (2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction, created by the vibration, produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food.

Circuits

Your microwave oven should be operated on a separate 10 A circuit from other appliances. Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.

Installation and General Instructions

General Use

In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reﬂect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. This can lead to damage to the microwave oven including arcing within the oven cavity.

If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET Pad and leave door closed in order to stiﬂe any ﬂames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch on ﬁre.

Do not use recycled paper products, unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or ﬁres when used.

Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.

6. Do not hit or strike the Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.

POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray. The GlassTray can be very hot after removing the cooking container from the oven.

Do not store ﬂammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a ﬁre hazard.

9. Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.)

10.

DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in

this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.

11.

Do not leave the microwave unattended while reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these types of containers can ignite if overheated.

12.

Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Placement of Oven

The oven must be placed on a ﬂat, stable surface, more than 85 cm above the ﬂoor. For correct operation, the oven must have sufﬁcient air ﬂow.

Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at the back, and 5 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed ﬂush to wall, the other side or top must not be blocked. Do not remove feet.

Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may be overheated and damaged. When using any cloth over the oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked. Also allow sufﬁcient space on back and both sides of the oven.

Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.

Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high.

This oven was manufactured for household use only.

3. The appliance is freestanding type and shall not be placed in a cabinet.

4. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, ofﬁces and other working environments;

• farm houses;

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

• bed and breakfast type environments.

Food

Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section). Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.

Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages, in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: a) Avoid using straight-sided containers

with narrow necks. b) Do not overheat. c)

Stir the liquid before placing the container in

the oven and halfway through cooking time. d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven

for a short time, stirring again before

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11.

carefully removing the container.

DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER. Alternatively, a conventional

meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.

COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may

affect cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.

It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can

always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times recommended. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers,

check the oven frequently due to the possibility of ignition. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Cookware and Utensils Guide

It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection.

How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass

measure with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at High. If the container is microwave ovensafe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool, the water in glass measure should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

Paper Products and Freezer Wrap

Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towel, greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.

Glass, Ceramic and China

Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in

microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex

Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating. Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe. Check the care information for reference to microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven. However, to be sure, check by conducting microwave dish test previously mentioned.

Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not recommended for use in the microwave oven. Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal parts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles, as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy the heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.

and Corningware®.

Plastics

Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a

microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on High power. These dishes, although not suitable for extended cooking, may be used successfully for defrosting or for use on lower power levels.

Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, freezing, or conventional heating are microwave safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and cause arcing (sparks). DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS. Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended heating time, some disﬁguration of the wrap may occur. When removing plastic wrap “covers”, as well as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from you to avoid steam burns. Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.

Jars and Bottles

Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed ﬁrst. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times, heat from food would cause cracking or breaking.

Metal

Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since microwave energy is reﬂected by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a possibility of “arcing”. Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly. Aluminum foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is ﬁnished. Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn’t touch sides of oven, otherwise arcing may occur. Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur.

Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner trays can be used in the microwave, if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is ﬁlled with food. Metal skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result.

Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.

Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven.

Straw, Wicker and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for short periods of time to warm rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle.

Feature Diagram

Glass Tray

1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.

Only use the Glass Tray speciﬁcally designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray.

3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

4. Do not cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food on a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.

5. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in opposite direction. This is normal.

6. Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.

Control Panel

• The control panels are covered with removable protective ﬁlm to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this ﬁlm. When this happens, remove ﬁlm carefully.

(Hint - apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove.)

Display Window

Power Supply Plug

Oven Air Vents

Oven Window with Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove)

Caution Label

Identiﬁcation Plate

The model number and serial number are displayed here.

Internal Air Vents

Door Safety Lock System

Roller Ring

1. The Roller Ring and oven ﬂoor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise and scratching of painted surface.

2. The Roller Ring must always be used together with the Glass Tray for cooking.

NOTE:

The above illustration is for reference only.

Power Supply Cord

Door Safety

Waveguide Cover

Do not remove. It is not packaging

material and must remain in place.

Lock System

Door Release Pad

Push to open the door Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start is pressed.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(8)

Control Panels

(1) Display Window (2) Microwave Power Levels (3) Time Pads (4) Auto Weight Reheat Programs (5) Auto Weight Cook Programs (6) Auto Weight Defrost Pad

(3)

(6)

(7)

(7) Timer / Clock Pad (8) Weight Selection Pads (9) Stop/Cancel Pad:

Before Cooking:

one press clears your instructions.

During Cooking:

one press temporarily stops the cooking program. Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of day will

appear in the display. (10) Start Pad (11) Door Release Pad

(9)

(10)

(11)

* The Design of your control panel may vary

from the panel displayed (depending on colour), but the function of the pads are the same.

General Guidelines

STANDING TIME

DENSITY

General Guidelines

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cook ing, to allow heat to finish con ducting to cook the centre completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 1015 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated meals, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes standing. If food is not cooked after standing time, return to the oven and cook for additional time. After defrosting food, standing time should also be allowed. See pages 17-19.

QUANTITY

Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.

SPACING

Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.

CLING FILM

Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam to escape. Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of steam will be very hot.

PIERCING

The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to es cape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.

COVERING

Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.

MOISTURE CONTENT

Many fresh foods e.g. veget ables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season, particularly jacket potatoes. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ.

Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid. Cover fish, vegetables, cas seroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or pastry items.

General Guidelines

SHAPE

ARRANGING

General Guidelines

Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square.

STARTING TEMPERATURE

The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature. Food temperature should be between 5 and 8°C before cooking.

LIQUIDS

All liquids must be stirred before, during and after heating. Water espe cially must be stirred

before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.

Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside.

CHECKING FOOD

It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking time, even if an AUTO PROGRAM has been used (just as you would check food cooked in a conven tional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

DISH SIZE

Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cook ing and reheating times. A quan tity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly.

TURNING AND STIRRING

Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.

As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a branded microwave spray cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth. Always wipe the oven dry after cleaning.

CLEANING

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

When unsure that a cooking con tainer is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the follow ing test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with 300ml

⁄

(

pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable along side the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measur ing jug on top of the empty dish.

3. Heat on HIGH power for 1 minute.

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

OVEN GLASS

Glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal. 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

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 tempera ture may crack the dish or craze the finish. Do not 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.

Result

If the dish is suitable for micro waving, 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 obvious ly absorbing microwave energy.

N.B. This test does not apply to plastic or metal based con tainers e.g. Le Creuset style dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.

POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE

Only use if completely glazed. Do not use if partially glazed or unglazed, as they are able to absorb water which will absorb microwave energy, making the container very hot and slowing

food.

FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS

NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR METAL con tai ners – the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly – this may also damage your oven. Use wooden kebab

sticks instead of metal skewers.

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