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APPROPRIATEDISHES

MICROWAVE FOIL

or heat-resistant foil is quite suitable for covering or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

COOKING BAGS

can be used in the microwave oven. However, metal clips are unsuitable for closing them, as the cooking bag foil can melt. Use string to close the bag and pierce the cooking bag several times with a fork. Non heat-resistant foil, e.g. cling film, is not recommended for use in a microwave oven.

SUITABLE DISHES FOR COMBINED USE

You can use every type of heat-resistant dish (e.g. porcelain, ceramics or glass) for combined use (microwave + grill) and grilling. Metal dishes can only be used for pure grilling. Do not use any kitchen or baking paper when grilling or when using bottom heat. It can overheat and catch fire.

METAL

should not be used as a rule, as microwaves do not penetrate metal and so cannot reach the food. However, there are exceptions: small strips of

aluminium foil can be used to cover parts so that they do not defrost or cook too quickly (e.g. chicken wings).

Small metal skewers and aluminium covers (e.g. for ready- prepared meals) can be used. However, they must be small in relation to the food, e.g.

aluminium covers must be at least 2/3 to 3/4 full of food. It is advisable to refill the food into crockery suitable for microwave cooking. When using aluminium covers or other metal dishes a minimum distance of approximately 2.0 cm must be kept from the cooking enclosure as otherwise this can be damaged by the possible production of sparks.

NO CROCKERY WITH A METAL COATING

Do not use crockery with metal parts or metal inserts e.g. with screws, edges or handles.

CROCKERY SUITABILITY TEST

If you are unsure whether your crockery is suitable for use with your microwave, carry out the following test: put the crockery in the device. Put a glass container

filled with 150 ml of water on or next to the dish. Operate the device for 1 to 2 minutes at 100 P (800 W) which is 100 % power. If the dish stays cool or lukewarm, it is suitable. Do not perform this test for a plastic dish. It could melt.

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