Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
Metal meat skewers or clamps should
only be used if they are very small in
comparison to the size of the cut of
meat.
The rack supplied with the appliance is
suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Do not place the rack on the oven floor.
The rack can get hot.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.
Crystal glass contains lead which could
cause the glass to crack. Glass dishes
with a milled rim are subject to the
same risk. Both are unsuitable.
Earthenware
Although some ovenproof earthenware
can be used in a microwave oven it
may contain a considerable amount of
moisture, causing it to become hot dur
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ing use. It is normally advisable to
avoid using it in a microwave oven.
Earthenware containers with hollow
handles and lid knobs must only be
used in this oven if they have vent
holes, which allow the moisture to es
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cape. Without vent holes there can be a
pressure build-up, causing the con
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tainer to crack or shatter, with the dan
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ger of injury.
Decorated earthenware is only suitable
if the decoration is beneath an all-over
glaze.
Earthenware can get very hot, and
may crack.
Porcelain (chinaware)
Porcelain is suitable, however contain
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ers with hollow handles and lid knobs
must only be used in this oven if they
have vent holes, which allow the mois
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ture to escape. Without vent holes there
can be a pressure build-up, causing
the container to crack or shatter, with
the danger of injury.
Do not use porcelain with gold or silver
edging or items with hollow knobs or
handles as insufficient ventilation may
cause pressure.
Glazes and colours
Some glazes and colours contain
metal.
This makes them unsuitable for use in a
microwave oven.
Plastics
Plastic containers must only be used for
Microwave mode alone and not in con
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ventional oven mode.
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a min
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imum of 180 °C. Otherwise the plastic
may melt and fuse with the food.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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