Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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 in-
structions.
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 re-heating 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 suita-
bility
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.
Close the door.
Enter a time of 30 seconds with the
time selector
m
.
Select power setting P 8 with the
ü
touchpad, or for the M 616 EG P 9.
Do not switch off the turntable
.
Press the START control.
If a crackling noise is heard accom-
panied by sparks during the test,
switch off the appliance immediately.
Any crockery which causes this reac-
tion is unsuitable for use in the micro-
wave oven.
The water in the glass should be warm,
but the dish cool. If the dish is very hot
and the water is cold, it would be un-
wise to use the dish.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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