Cookware | Microwave- | Comments | |
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• | Fine glassware | ✓ | 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. |
• | Glass jars | ✓ | Must remove the lid. Suitable for |
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| warming only. |
Metal |
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• | Dishes | ✗ | May cause arcing or fire. |
• | Freezer bag twist | ✗ |
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| ties |
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Paper |
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• | Plates, cups, | ✓ | For short cooking times and |
| napkins and kitchen |
| warming. Also to absorb excess |
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| moisture. |
• | Recycled paper | ✗ | May cause arcing. |
Plastic |
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• | Containers | ✓ | 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 use |
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| melamine plastic. |
• | Cling film | ✓ | 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. |
• | Freezer bags | ✓ ✗ | Only if boilable or |
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| Should not be airtight. Prick with a |
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| fork, if necessary. |
Wax or | ✓ | Can be used to retain moisture | |
paper |
| and prevent spattering. | |
✓ | : Recommended |
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✓✗ | : Use caution |
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✗: Unsafe
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CLEANING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up:
•Inside and outside surfaces
•Door and door seals
•Turntable and Roller rings
ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes properly.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
1.Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
2.Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a soapy cloth. Rinse and dry.
3.To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells, place a cup of diluted lemon juice on the turntable and heat for ten minutes at maximum power.
4.Wash the
DO NOT spill water in the vents. NEVER use any abrasive products or chemical solvents. Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles:
•Accumulate
•Prevent the door from closing correctly
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