Choosing the accessories
Use
containers, dishes, paper cups, towels, etc.
If you wish to select the combined cooking mode (grill and microwave), use only dishes that are microwave-
safe and
For further details on suitable cookware and utensils, refer to the cookware guide on page 19.
cookware guide
Cookware guide
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
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Aluminum foil | ✓ ✗ | Can be used in small quantities |
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| overcooking. Arcing can occur |
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| if the foil is too close to the oven |
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| wall or if too much foil is used. |
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Browning plate | ✓ | Do not preheat for more than |
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| eight minutes. |
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China and | ✓ | Porcelain, pottery, glazed |
earthenware |
| earthenware and bone china |
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| decorated with a metal trim. |
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Disposable | ✓ | Some frozen foods are |
polyester cardboard |
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dishes |
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| Cookware | |
• | Polystyrene cups | ✓ |
| containers |
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• | Paper bags or | ✗ |
| newspaper |
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• | Recycled paper or | ✗ |
| metal trims |
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Glassware |
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• | ✓ | |
• | Fine glassware | ✓ |
• | Glass jars | ✓ |
Metal |
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• | Dishes | ✗ |
• | Freezer bag twist | ✗ |
| ties |
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Paper |
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• | Plates, cups, | ✓ |
| napkins and |
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| kitchen paper |
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• | Recycled paper | ✗ |
Plastic |
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• | Containers | ✓ |
• | Cling film | ✓ |
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Comments | E | |
Can be used to warm food. |
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Overheating may cause the | EGUID | |
polystyrene to melt. | ||
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May catch fire. |
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May cause arcing. | 05 | |
COOKWAR | ||
Can be used, unless decorated | ||
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with a metal trim. |
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Can be used to warm foods or |
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liquids. Delicate glass may break |
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or crack if heated suddenly. |
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Must remove the lid. Suitable for |
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warming only. |
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May cause arcing or fire. |
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For short cooking times and |
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warming. Also to absorb excess |
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moisture. |
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May cause arcing. |
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Particularly if |
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thermoplastic. Some other |
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plastics may warp or discolour |
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at high temperatures. Do not |
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use Melamine plastic. |
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Can be used to retain moisture. |
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Should not touch the food. Take |
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care when removing the film as |
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hot steam will escape. |
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