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
1
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
2
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.
(c) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before
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
3
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
a)
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
4
General Use
1.
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.
2.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
6. Do not hit or strike the Control Panel.
Damage to controls may occur.
7.
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.
8.
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
1.
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.
a.
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.
b.
Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface
such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.
c.
Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high.
2.
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
1.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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
5
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
6
Glass Tray
1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.
2.
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
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)
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(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
8
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.
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General Guidelines
SHAPE
ARRANGING
General Guidelines
9
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
Containers to use
10
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
1
⁄
(
pt) cold water.
2
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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