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Plastic
materials
Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The la
bel “Microwave safe”
must be applied. Some plastic containers become soft when the
food
inside heats up. Make holes, slits or air vents in “boiling bags” and
airtight plastic bags, in accordance with the instructions on the
packaging.
Plastic film
Use to cover food to prevent residual moisture from being lost
during
cooking. Make sure the plastic film does not come into contact with
the food.
Waxed paper
Use as protection against spraying and to retain moisture
Materials not safe for use in microwave ovens
Utensils
Notes
Aluminium
tray
May cause an electric arc to form. Transfer food to a
microwaveable plate.
Cardboard
food
containers
with metal
handles
May cause an electric arc to form. Transfer food to a
microwaveable plate.
Metal
utensils or
metal-finish
utensils
Metal protects food against microwaves. Metal finishes can cause
an electric arc to form.
Metal sealing
clips
They may cause an electric arc to form, which in turn may result in
a fire starting inside the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire to start inside the oven.
Expanded
plastic foam
Expanded plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
it when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood
As wood dries after it has been used in a microwave oven, it may
split or crack.
Advice
for
microwave
cooking,
observe
the
following
recommendations:
•
Before heating or cooking food with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes,
sausages), prick them so they do not burn. Dice food before starting to prepare it.
•
Before using a container or plate, make sure it is microwave safe (see information
above on cooking utensil types).
•
The microwave cannot be used to heat large quantities of oil (for frying).
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