Electrolux MCD1752E, MCD1762E Microwave operation, Microwave safe cookware, Microwave cooking

Microwave cooking advice 13

Microwave safe cookware

Cookware	Microwave	Comments
	safe
Aluminium foil /	✔ / ✘	Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
foil containers		overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing
		may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by
	✔	the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes		Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed
	✔ / ✘	heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics		Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually
	✔	suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®		Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if
	✘	heated suddenly.
Metal		It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using micro-
	✔	wave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic / polystyrene		Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at
e.g. fast food containers	✔	high temperatures.
Cling film		Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam
	✔	escape.
Freezer / roasting bags		Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for
		microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or
		catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Paper - plates cups	✔	Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as
and kitchen paper	✔	overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden		Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating
containers	✘	may cause fire.
Recycled paper		May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead
and newspaper		to fire.

Microwave operation

Microwave cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of cooking time as shown in the table.

Cooking time	Increasing unit
0-5 minutes	10 seconds
5-10 minutes	30 seconds
10-30 minutes	1 minute
30-90 minutes	5 minutes