Microwave cling film
This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering
or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Roasting bags
Can be used in a microwave oven.
Metal clips are not suitable for
fastening them since the roasting
bag foil might melt. Fasten the
roasting bag with string and pierce
it several times with a fork. Non heat-resistant food
wraps are not recommended for use in a microwave
oven.
The right utensils for combined
operation
For combined operation (Microwave + grill) and grill
operation, you can use any heat-resistant accessories,
e. g. porcelain, pottery, glass. It is possible to use metal
accessories only for a simple grill operation.
Browning dish
A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with
a metal alloy base, which allows food to be browned.
When using the browning dish a suitable insulator, e.g.
a porcelain plate, must be placed between the
turntable and the browning dish. Be careful to adhere
exactly to the pre-heating time given in the
manufacturer's instructions. Excessive pre-heating can
damage the turntable and the turntable stand or can
trigger the safety-device which will switch off the
oven.
Metal
Generally speaking, metal should
not be used, since microwaves do
not pass through metal and
therefore cannot reach the food.
There are, however, exceptions:
small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover
certain parts of the food, so that these do not thaw
too quickly or begin to cook (e.g. chicken wings). Small
metal skewers and aluminium
containers (e.g. of readycooked
meals) can be used. They must,
however, be small in relation to the
food, e.g. aluminium containers
must be at least 2/3 to 3/4 filled
with food. It is recommended that you transfer the
food into a dish suitable for use in the microwave.
When using aluminium containers or other metal
utensils there must be a gap of approx. 2 cms between
them and the walls of the cooking area, otherwise the
walls could be damaged by possible arcing.
NO UTENSIL SHOULD HAVE A METAL overlay, or
metal parts such as screws, bands or handles.
Utensil suitability test
If you are not sure whether your utensil is suitable for
use in your microwave oven, carry
out the following test: Place the
utensil into the oven. Place a glass
container filled with 150 ml of
water on or next to the utensil.
Switch on the oven at 900 W power for 1 to 2 minutes.
If the utensil stays cool or just warm to the touch, it is
suitable. Do not use this test on a plastic utensil. It
could melt.
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