Plastic boiling bags can be used for
cooking and reheating. They should
be pierced beforehand so that
steam can escape.
This prevents a build-up of pressure
and reduces the risk of the bag bur-
sting.
Roasting bags
and
-tubes
can be
used. Roasting tubes should be about
40 cm longer and roasting bags about
20 cm longer than the food being
roasted, and carefully tied with string.
Turn the ends over and secure them.
Holes should be made according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use metal clips or wire ties,
even if bound by paper.
There is a danger that they will ignite
when heated.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable.
Moisture contained in the wood evap-
orates when exposed to microwave en-
ergy, causing the wood to dry and
crack.
Disposable containers
Only those plastic disposable con-
tainers which are specified by the pro-
ducer as suitable for use in a micro-
wave oven may be used.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plas-
tic paper or other inflammable ma-
terial.
Disposable containers are not always
recyclable or degradable.
Testing dishes for their suitability
If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen-
ware or porcelain plates or dishes are
suitable for use in a microwave oven, a
simple test can be performed:
Place the item you wish to test in the
centre of the oven, fill a suitable
glass with water and also place this
in the oven.
Shut the door.
Select Microwave mode
h
with the
function selector.
Select the highest microwave power
setting (1200 W) with the "+" control.
Confirm by pressing “Enter”.
Enter a time of 30 seconds with the
"+" control.
Enter
Enter
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