electrolux
operation
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Cookware
Microwave Comments
safe
Aluminium foil/
/
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
foil containers
overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as
arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended
unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.
Browning
Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed
dishes
heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become
very hot.
China and ceramics
/
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are
usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or
e.g. Pyrex ®
crack if heated suddenly.
Metal
It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using
microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic / polystyrene
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or
e.g. fast food
discolour at high temperatures.
containers
Cling film
Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the
steam escape.
Freezer / roasting
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are
bags
suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties,
as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Paper - plates, cups
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be
and kitchen paper
taken as overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden
Always attend the oven when using these materials as
containers
overheating may cause fire.
Recycled paper and
May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and
newspaper
may lead to fire.
Microwave safe cookware
