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Cookware
microwave-
safe
Comments
• Glass jars
✓
Must remove the lid. Suitable for
warming only.
metal
• Dishes
✗
May cause arcing or fire.
• Freezer bag twist
ties
✗
Paper
• Plates, cups,
napkins and kitchen
paper
✓
For short cooking times and warming.
Also to absorb excess moisture.
• Recycled paper
✗
May cause arcing.
Plastic
• Containers
✓
Particularly if heat-resistant
thermoplastic. Some other plastics
may warp or discolour at high
temperatures. Do not use melamine
plastic.
• Cling film
✓
Can be used to retain moisture.
Should not touch the food. Take care
when removing the film as hot steam
will escape.
• Freezer bags
✓ ✗
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should
not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if
necessary.
wax or grease-proof
paper
✓
Can be used to retain moisture and
prevent spattering.
✓
: recommended
✓✗
: Use caution
✗
: Unsafe
CLEANING yoUr mICrowAvE ovEN
The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly to
prevent grease and food particles from building up:
• Inside and outside surfaces
• Door and door seals
• Turntable and Roller rings
ALwAyS
ensure that the door seals are clean and the door closes
properly.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
1.
Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry.
2.
Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller
ring with a soapy cloth. Rinse and dry.
3.
To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells, place a cup
of diluted lemon juice on the turntable and heat for ten minutes at
maximum power.
4.
Wash the dishwasher-safe plate whenever necessary.
Do NoT
spill water in the vents. NEVER use any abrasive products or
chemical solvents. Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to
ensure that no particles:
• Accumulate
• Prevent the door from closing correctly
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