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USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING
Guidelines for microwave cookware
Cookware that you use for the microwave setting should not block the microwaves�
Metals such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper reflect microwaves� For that reason,
do not use metal cookware� Cookware which is designated as microwave-safe can be used
safely� For more information about suitable cookware, consult the followingguidelines and
always use the ceramic baking tray on level 1 if you use the microwave setting�
COOKWARE MICROWAVE-
SAFE
REMARKS
Aluminium foil
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Can be used in small quantities to
prevent certain parts of the dish from
overcooking� Arcing can occur if the foil
is too close to the oven wall or if too
much foil is used�
Porcelain and earthenware
3
Porcelain, earthenware,glazed
earthenware and ivory porcelain are
usually suitable, unless they have a
metal edge�
Disposable crockery
made from polyester or
cardboard
3
Frozen meals are sometimes packaged
in disposable crockery�
Fast food packaging
•
Polystyrene cups
•
Paper bags or
newspaper
•
Recycled paper or
metal edges
3
7
7
Can be used to warm up dishes�
Polystyrene can melt if it overheats�
Can catch fire�
Can cause arcing�
Glassware
•
Oven dishes
•
Fineglassware
•
Glass jars
3
3
3
Can be used, unless it has a metal edge�
Can be used to warm up dishes or
liquids� Thinglass can break or shatter
with sudden heating�
The lid must be removed� Only suitable
for warming up�
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