What Are Microwaves - Sharp R-68ST-A Bedienungsanleitung

Microwaves are electromagnetic waves like radio
waves and television waves. Microwaves are produced
in the microwave oven by a magnetron and cause the
water molecules in food to vibrate. Heat is generated
by the friction caused, which ensures that the food is
defrosted, heated or cooked. The secret of the short
cooking times is that the microwaves penetrate the
item being cooked directly from all sides. The energy
is exploited optimally. In comparison with this, when
cooking with an electric cooker the energy travels via
the hotplate to the saucepan and only then to the food.
A lot of energy is lost due to this diversion.
SUITABLE DISHES FOR MICROWAVE USE
GLASS AND CERAMIC GLASS
Heat resistant glass dishes are very
suitable. The progress of cooking
can be watched from all sides.
However, the container cannot
contain metal (e.g. lead crystal) or
have with a metal coating (e.g. gold
edge, cobalt blue).
CERAMICS
are generally quite suitable.
Ceramics must be glazed, as
moisture can penetrate into the
crockery in the case of unglazed
ceramics. Moisture heats the material and can lead to
cracking. If you are uncertain whether your crockery
is suitable for the microwave, carry out the crockery
suitability test.
PORCELAIN
is very suitable. Be careful that the porcelain does not
have any gold or silver coating or does not contain
metal.
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WHAT ARE MICROWAVES?

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
MICROWAVES
Microwaves penetrate all non-metallic objects made
of glass, porcelain, ceramics, plastic, wood and
paper. This is why these materials are not heated
in the microwave. The dish is only heated indirectly
through the food. Food absorbs microwaves and are
therefore heated. Metal materials are not penetrated by
microwaves, which are repulsed (reflected). As a result
metal objects are not suitable for a microwave oven as
a rule. However, there are exceptions, where they can
exploit these very characteristics. Thus food is covered
with some aluminium foil at specific locations during
the defrosting or cooking. This means that you avoid
overly warm or excessively hot or overcooked areas in
irregular areas. Please note the following instructions in
this respect.
APPROPRIATE DISHES
PLASTIC
H e a t - r e s i s t a n t p l a s t i c d i s h e s
appropriate for a microwave are
suitable for defrosting, heating
and cooking. Please follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
PAPER CROCKERY
Heat-resistant paper containers appropriate for
a microwave are also suitable. Please follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
KITCHEN PAPER
can be used to absorb moisture
produced during short heating
processes, e.g. from bread or
breadcrumbs. Place the paper
between the food and the revolving
plate. This means the surface of the
food will stay crisp and dry. Splashes will be captured
by covering fatty food with kitchen paper.
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