• UTENSILS
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in a microwave oven or to be avoided in a
microwave oven". There may be certain non-metalic utensils that are not safe to use for mi-
crowaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.
o Utensil Test
▪ Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the
utensil in question.
▪ Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
▪ Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave
cooking.
▪ Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
o Materials to be avoided in a microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminium tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal-
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause
trimmed utensils
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 high temperatures.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or
crack.
o Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Gebrauchsanweisung ○ Mode d'emploi ○ Istruzioni per l'uso ○ Instruction for use
Remarks
Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The bottom
of the browning dish must be at least 5mm above the
turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to
break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until just
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may
break.
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