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 150ml of water on or next to the
utensil. Switch on the oven at 900W 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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Suitable ovenware