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CAUTION
Danger of personal injury
It is dangerous for any untrained person
to perform any service or repair work that
involves removing a cover that protects
against exposure to microwave radiation.
UTENSILS
See the instructions in “Materials that can
be used in the microwave” and “Materials
that cannot be used in the microwave.”
There are certain non-metallic utensils that
are not safe for use in the microwave. In
case of doubt, test the utensil in question
by following this procedure:
Utensil test:
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup
of cold water (250 mL) and the utensil to
be tested.
Turn on the appliance for 1 minute on
maximum power.
When the time is up, carefully touch the
utensil. If it is hot, do not use it in the
microwave.
WARNING - Do not exceed the indicated
test time.
Materials that can be used in the microwave
Utensils
Observations
Browning plate
Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The base of the browning
plate should be at least 5 mm above the rotating support. Incorrect
use can result in damage to the rotating support.
Crockery
Use only microwave-safe items. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove the lid Use only to heat food to a medium
temperature. Most of these jars are not heat resistant and can
break.
Glass crockery
Use only heat-resistant glass crockery. Make sure it does not have a
metallic edge. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Cooking bags
Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with a metallic
tie. Puncture to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use only for brief cooking/heating. Do not leave the microwave
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover foods during reheating and to absorb grease. Use with
supervision and only for brief cook times.
Parchment paper
Use as a covering to prevent splatters or as wrapping for steam
cooking.
Plastic
Use only microwave-safe items. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. The item should bear a “Microwave-safe” label. Some
plastic containers soften as the foods they hold heat up. “Boil bags”
and closed plastic bags must be punctured or ventilated according
to the package instructions.
