USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING
Guidelines for microwave cookware
Cookware that you use for the microwave setting should not block the microwaves�
Metals such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper reflect microwaves� For that reason,
do not use metal cookware� Cookware which is designated as microwave-safe can be used
safely� For more information about suitable cookware, consult the following guidelines and
always use the ceramic baking tray on level 1 if you use the microwave setting�
COOKWARE
Aluminium foil
Porcelain and earthenware
Disposable crockery
made from polyester or
cardboard
Fast food packaging
Polystyrene cups
•
Paper bags or
•
newspaper
Recycled paper or
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metal edges
Glassware
Oven dishes
•
Fine glassware
•
Glass jars
•
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
Can be used in small quantities to
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prevent certain parts of the dish from
overcooking� Arcing can occur if the foil
is too close to the oven wall or if too
much foil is used�
Porcelain, earthenware, glazed
3
earthenware and ivory porcelain are
usually suitable, unless they have a
metal edge�
Frozen meals are sometimes packaged
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in disposable crockery�
Can be used to warm up dishes�
3
Polystyrene can melt if it overheats�
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Can catch fire�
Can cause arcing�
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Can be used, unless it has a metal edge�
3
Can be used to warm up dishes or
liquids� Thin glass can break or shatter
3
with sudden heating�
The lid must be removed� Only suitable
for warming up�
3
REMARKS
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