Daewoo KQG-9GPB Operating Instructions & Cook Book - Cooking Utensils
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COOKING UTENSILS
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Only use the utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
UTENSILS TEST
Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water, in the microwave oven.
Microwave at high power for 1-2 minutes. If the water heats up, but the utensil remains cool, the
utensil is microwave-safe. However if the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by
the utensil and it should not be in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in
your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Read
through the following checklist.
Microwave function only
Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave oven
should be of a material that does not act as a barrier to
microwave energy. Generally this means that you should
cook in either (paper), plastic, glass or ceramic. Metal pans
reflect microwave energy and inhibit cooking, and should
not be used. In addition to material, the shape of the
container should also be considered. Round oval shapes
give the most even cooking. Square or rectangular
containers may over-cook foods in the corners because
more energy is absorbed there.
Shallow containers give more even cooking results.
Utensils made of china and ceramic excellent to use in your
microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very good.
Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be
used. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they
can withstand the temperature of the heated food. For
cooking only use plastics, which will withstand a
temperature of over 120˚C, e.g. polypropene and
polyamide. Some plastic materials, e.g. melamine, will be
heated by the microwave, and be damaged. To find out if a
certain container is suitable, the following simple test can be
made:
Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the
microwave oven. The water is needed because the oven
must not be operated empty or with empty containers only.
Let the oven work on full power for one minute. A suitable
container will only be lukewarm.
Metal containers, e.g. saucepans or frying pans should not
be used in microwave ovens. Nor should plates or vessels
with decorations be used since metal e.g. gold, might be
part of the decoration and such decorations will be
damaged. Small pieces of aluminiuum foil can be used, but
only to shield the areas that would over-
cook (e.g. for covering chicken wings,
leg tips and fish tails) but the foil must
not press the side of the oven as
damage may occur.
Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Glass (general)
No
Yes (1) No
Glass (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glass-ceramic and
ceramic (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes (1) Yes (1)
Earthenware
Yes
Yes
Yes
China (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plastic (general)
No
Yes (2) No
Plastic (heat resistant)
Yes (2)
Yes (2) Yes (2)
Aluminium foil containers
/aluminium foil
Yes
Yes (3) Yes
Metal baking tins
Yes (4)
No
Yes (4)
Metal (pots.pans, etc)
Yes
No
No
Paper No
Yes
(5) No
1. Without metal parts or metal trims.
2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain
temperatures. Check carefully!
3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield deliate
areas of food (this prevents over-cooking).
4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods,
however if these are very deep, they will greatly
reduce the efficiency, as metal shields the
microwave energy from the food.
5. Use for short term heating and covering ; they
absorb excess misture when warming food. Pay
special attention as over-heating may cause a fire
in your oven. Do not use re-cycled paper products,
e.g. kitchen rool unless they say they are
specifically designed for use in a microwave oven.
These products contain impuities which may cause
sparks and/or fires when use.
Material
Grill
cooking
Microwave
cooking
Combined
cooking
Caution:
• There are a number of accessories available on the
market. Before you buy, make sure they are suitable for
microwave use.
• When you put food in the microwave oven, make sure
that food, food supports or covering do not come in
direct contact with any of the internal walls or the ceiling
of the cavity since discolouration may take place.