What you should know about utensils
Use utensils made of temperature-resistant glass,
porcelain, ceramics or earthenware. Heat-resistant
plastic designed for micro-waves can also be used.
These materials allow microwaves to penetrate.
Suitable:
glass, porcelain, ceramics and earthenware or
heat-resistant plastic.
Metal does not allow microwaves to penetrate.
Foods in closed metal containers will not heat. You
can however use open, flat, metal containers, e.g.
aluminium trays provided these are not deeper than
2-3 cm. Make sure that metal objects are at least
2 cm from the oven walls and the inner side of the
door; possible sparking can destroy the glass on
the inner side of the door.
In many cases you can use serving dishes. This
saves on washing-up. Only use crockery decorated
with silver and gold if it is guaranteed by the
manufacturer as suitable for microwave.
If you are uncertain as to whether you can use a
specific container, you can conduct a utensil test:
place the empty utensil in the appliance for
20 seconds at »850 W«. If it becomes hot or should
there even be sparks, it is not suitable.
Important!
The microwave should not be switched on
without food. The only exception is the utensil
test.
Heated food gives off heat. Utensils can therefore
become hot. When removing food always use an
oven glove.
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