The plate cover
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Prevents too much steam from
escaping, especially during longer
reheating times.
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Speeds up the cooking process.
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Prevents food from drying out.
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Helps keep the oven interior clean.
Always cover food with the microwave-
safe cover supplied.
You can also use microwave-safe
plastic wrap in place of the cover.
Use plastic wrap that is recommended
for use in a microwave oven. Heat can
cause common household plastic wrap
to become deformed and fuse with the
food.
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Sealed containers and glass
jars, such as jars of baby food, must
be opened before they are placed
in the microwave oven.
Do not cook or reheat food or liquids
in sealed containers, jars or bottles.
With baby bottles, the screw top
and nipple must be removed.
Otherwise, pressure builds up which
can cause the bottle or container to
explode.
Do not use a lid or cover if:
– Food coated with breadcrumbs is
being cooked.
– Cooking meals which are to be given
a crisp finish.
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The plate cover must only ever
be used with the Microwave Solo
mode.
Because the cover can only
withstand temperatures of up to
230°F (110°C), it should only be
used in the microwave oven and
solely in the Microwave Solo mode.
At temperatures in excess of 230°F
(110°C), the plastic can melt and
fuse with the food.
The cover should not form a seal
with the cookware. If the cover is
used with cookware that only has a
narrow diameter, there may not be
enough room for condensation to
escape through the side openings
of the cover. The cover will overheat
and may begin to melt.
Suitable cookware for microwave ovens
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