Smeg S200EB/1 - Manual (Page 19)

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Instructions for the user
10. COOKING HINTS FOR THE MICROWAVE
10.1 General information about microwaves
Microwaves penetrate into the food agitating the water molecules inside it;
this very high frequency movement generates heat at the centre of the
food which heats up and cooks leaving the surrounding environment cold.
This cooking system gives a saving in time and electricity, since the heat is
produced inside the food achieving the desired result more rapidly.
Not all types of kitchenware are suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Please refer to the heading "7.3.2 Kitchenware" to verify whether you have
the right material.
Below we provide two lists of kitchenware, one that is suitable and one that
is not suitable for use in a microwave oven.
SUITABLE NOT SUITABLE
heat-resistant and porcelain
crockery without metal decorations metal containers that reflect the
microwaves and prevent the food
from heating up:
terracotta containers (even though
they heat up) aluminium tubs for pre-packed food
plastic containers if heat-resistant to
temperatures of the order of 200°C aluminium for food if not in small
pieces
plastic bags and polystyrene
containers but only for brief
moments Enamelled crockery: some enamels
contain metals that make them this
crockery unsuitable
crockery that contains lead or has
knurled edges
wooden kitchenware
In case of doubt, contact your retailer to obtain more detailed information.