Baumatic BTM20.5SS manual Cleaning and maintenance, Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven

Plastic		Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
		instructions. It should be labelled as “microwave safe”.
		Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets
		hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags
		should be slit, pierced or vented, as described by the
		package.
Plastic wrap		Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
		to retain moisture. Do not allow the plastic wrap to
		touch the food.
Thermometers		Microwave-safe only. Meat and candy thermometers.
Wax paper		Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain
		moisture.
Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven
	Material		Remarks
Aluminium tray			May cause arcing. Transfer food into a
			microwave-safe dish.
Food	carton	with	May cause arcing. Transfer food into a
metal handle			microwave-safe dish.
Metal	or metal-		Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
trimmed utensils			The metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties			May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the
			oven.
Paper bags			May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam			Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid
			inside when exposed to a high temperature.
Wood			Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
			oven and may split or crack.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning operations must only be carried out when the oven is cool.

The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process.

The appliance exterior

oYou should wipe over the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.

oDO NOT use abrasive cleaners or sharp objects to clean the front surface of the microwave.

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