Brandt SM2006B, Instruction Manual

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Materials that can be Used in your Microwave Oven
Utensils Observations
Aluminium foil Only for covering. Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry and prevent over-cooking. An electric arc may form if
the foil is too close to the walls of the oven. The foil must be at least 2.5 cm
away from the oven walls.
Browning dish Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of the browning dish
must be at least 5 cm above the revolving plate. Incorrect use may cause the
revolving plate to break.
Dishes Microwave-compatible only. Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Jars Always remove the lid. Only to use them to heat food very slightly. Most jars
are not heat-resistant and can break.
Glassware Special glasses for ovens only. Check there is no metal. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not close the bag with a metal
tag. Pierce to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Only to be used for very short cooking/heating. Do not leave the oven
unattended during cooking.
Paper towels Use them to cover your food during heating and to absorb fat. Use them
under surveillance and only for very short cooking.
Greaseproof paper Use it as a cover to prevent splashes or “en papillotte” for steam cooking.
Plastic Only use cling film for microwaves. Adhere to the manufacturer's instructions.
The plastic must bear the note “Microwave-compatible”. Some plastic
containers melt when the food they contain is hot. “Cooking bags” and
hermetically sealed plastic bags must be slit, pierced or opened, as indicated
on the packaging.
Cling film Only use cling film for microwaves. Use it to cover your food during cooking
to preserve the humidity. Do not allow the cling film to come into contact
with the food.
Wax paper Use it as a cover to prevent splashes and preserve humidity.
Materials to Avoid in your Microwave Oven
Utensils Observations
Aluminium plate Can cause the creation of electric arcs. Transfer your food to a dish for the
microwave.
Food boxes with a
metal handle Can cause the creation of electric arcs. Transfer your food to a dish for the
microwave.
Metal utensils or
those containing
metal
Metal prevents the microwave energy reaching the food. The metal frames
may cause the creation of electric arcs.
Metal tags Can cause the creation of electric arcs and cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags Can create a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when it is subjected to
high temperatures.
Wood Wood dries if it is placed in a microwave oven and can crack or split.