Miele M 7140 TC, Operating Instructions Manual

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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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to a dish suitable for use in a
microwave oven will result in more even
heat distribution.
Please note that sparks and arcing
can occur when using aluminium foil
dishes in the microwave. If this
occurs transfer the food to a
microwave safe container.
– Pieces of aluminium foil
For even defrosting and to avoid
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of
aluminium foil may be used to mask
wingtips or other thin parts for the last
few minutes of the programme.
Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
– Metal meat skewers or clamps
These should only be used if they are
very small in comparison to the size of
the cut of meat.
Glazes and colours
Some dishes have glazes and
colours containing metallic
substances. These dishes are
unsuitable for microwave ovens.
Glass
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic dishes
are ideal for use with microwave power.
Crystal glass is unsuitable as it
contains lead which could cause the
glass to crack in the microwave.
It is therefore not suitable.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a suitable material.
However do not use porcelain with
gold or silver edging or items with
hollow knobs or handles, as
insufficient ventilation may cause
pressure.
Stoneware
Decorated stoneware is only suitable if
the decoration is beneath an all-over
glaze.
Stoneware can get hot.
Wear oven gloves.
Wood
Moisture contained in the wood
evaporates during the cooking
process. This causes the wood to
dry and crack.
Wooden dishes are therefore not
suitable.
Plastics
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Damage due to heat-sensitive
plastic.
Plastic containers must be heat-
resistant to a minimum of 110 °C.
Otherwise the plastic may warp and
fuse with the food.
Use only plastic containers suitable
for use with Microwave Solo.
Special plastic containers designed for
use in microwave ovens are available
from specialist retail outlets.
Melamine containers are unsuitable.
Melamine absorbs microwave energy
and gets hot. When purchasing plastic