In case of doubt, utensils can be tested with the following steps:
1. Fill a tray suitable for the microwave with 250 ml cold water.
2. Place the utensil in the container and place it in the centre on the turntable.
3. Turn the knob and set the microwave power to 700W with the power selector dial.
4. Set the preparation time with the Timer dial to less than one minute. The microwave starts heating.
ATTENTION! Set a maximum of one minute. Monitor while heating.
5. Once the preparation time has elapsed, carefully feel the utensil. If it feels warm, it is not suitable for use in
the microwave.
4.1.2 Materials and objects that may not be used
Utensils
Aluminium packaging/
aluminium trays
Cardboard packaging with
metal parts
Metal utensils or utensils with
metal parts
Metal clips, twist bands and
twist strips
Paper bags
Synthetic foam, plastic foam,
Wood
4.1.3 Microwave power
The microwave power used for the preparation is set in five steps from 120 W to 700 W.
Microwave
Microwave
power in W
power in %
120
17%
230
33%
390
55%
540
77%
700
100%
Comments
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WARNING! Aluminium can cause sparking and/or fire.
•
Remove the aluminium packaging or tray and prepare the food in a
microwave resistant dish, plate or tray.
•
WARNING! Metal can cause sparking and/or fire.
•
Remove the packaging and prepare the food in a microwave-resistant dish,
plate or tray.
•
WARNING! Metal can cause sparking and/or fire.
•
Metal prevents microwaves from coming into contact with food.
•
WARNING! Metal can cause sparking and/or fire. These objects contain
metals.
•
WARNING! Paper can cause fire. When using paper towels, monitor food
preparation at all times.
•
WARNING! Plastic foam can melt and/or contaminate food when exposed
to high temperatures.
•
Wood dries out in the microwave and can therefore crack or split.
Meaning
Low
Medium low/
defrosting
Medium
Medium high
High
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Examples of applications
Making ice cream soft
Soup, stew, soften butter and defrost
Stew, fish
Rice, fish, chicken, minced meat
Heat up, milk, boil water, vegetables, drink