Breville VMW181, Instruction Booklet

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using your microwave oven
Cookware test
There may be certain non-metallic containers that are not safe to use for microwave
cooking. If in doubt, you can test the COOKWARE following the procedure below.
• Place the empty container in the oven.
• Microwave on maximum power for 1 minute.
• Carefully feel the container. If it becomes very hot do not use it for microwave
cooking.
• Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time when carrying out this test.
The ideal material for a microwave utensil or container is one that is transparent to
microwave energy. It allows energy to pass through the container and heat only the food
inside.
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal so metal utensils and dishes, and dishes with
metallic trim should not be used in this oven when it is used for microwave cooking or
combinations and sequences that include microwave cooking.
Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain small metal fragments which
could cause sparks and/or a fire.
Round and oval dishes are recommended in preference to square or rectangular dishes
as food in corners tends to overcook.
Cookware Suitable for microwave cooking
Heat resistant glass YES
Non-heat resistant glass NO
Heat resistant ceramic YES
Microwave-safe plastic dish YES
Kitchen paper YES
Metal tray NO
Metal rack NO
Aluminium foil or container
(1)
NO
(1) Aluminium foil may be used in small pieces to cover or shield food such as the ends of chicken
legs to prevent them becoming over-cooked. Ensure that the foil is kept more than 1” (25mm)
from the oven’s inner walls.