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UTENSILS AND DISHES
CAUTION
Risk of injury
Tightly closed containers can explode when heated. Closed containers must be opened prior to cooking
and plastic containers shall be pierced, see Materials to find out what material can and can not be used
in the microwave oven. Some non-metal material may not be safely used for oven heating. If you are
not sure whether or not the material is safe for oven heating, proceed as follows:
Test the container:
1. Fill the container, to be heated in the microwave oven, with cold water (250 ml).
2. Heat for 1 minute at
maximum
cooking power.
3. Check the temperature of the tested container carefully. If the tested container is warm, do not use
it for oven heating.
4. Do not cook more than 1 minute.
Material that can be used in the microwave oven
Containers
Notes
Aluminium foil
Only to cover small parts of food. Covering small amounts of meat or
poultry with foil prevents overcooking or burning the food. The foil must
be at least 2.5 cm away from the inner oven surface (the foil can bend if
too close).
Baking trays.
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer. The bottom of the baking
container must be at least 5 mm above the turntable. Improper handling
can lead to cracking the turntable.
Plates.
Use only plates and dishes specified for microwave oven use. Follow
the instructions of the manufacturer. Do not use cracked or otherwise
damaged bowls.
Glass jars and jugs.
Always remove the cover. Only heat the food. Do not cook! Most glass jugs
and jars are not resistant to high temperatures and can crack.
Glass baking dishes.
Use only those glass baking dishes resistant to high temperatures.
Make sure the bowl does not have a metal border or other metal objects.
Do not use cracked or otherwise damaged bowls.
Baking bags.
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer. Do not close using metal clips.
Leave the bag slightly opened enabling the free release of hot steam.
Paper trays.
Suitable only for heating, or short cooking. Do not leave the oven
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels.
Use these to cover food or remove melted grease.
Use only for short-term cooking. Do not leave unattended while cooking.
Parchment paper.
Use for covering food, packing food for stewing and as protection against
spattering.
