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top of food to prevent it from overcooking. Sparks can develop if the foil is placed too
close to the microwave’s sides. The foil must be at least 2,5 cm from the sides.
Grill grid: according to the instructions of this manual.
The underside of the grill grid must be placed at least 5 mm above the revolving glass
plate. Incorrect use can cause the revolving glass plate to crack.
Crockery: Only microwave-safe crockery. Do not use any crockery that displays
cracks or chips.
Glass jug/can: only use without lids. Only to use for lightly warming. Most glasses are
not heat-resistant and can break.
Glassware: heat-resistant oven glassware is permitted. Take care that the glass does
not contain metal decorations or metal parts. Do not use any cracked or damaged
glass.
Oven cooking bags: follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close the bag with
a metal fastener. Make holes in the bag so that the steam can escape.
Plastic: only plastic suitable for the microwave. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The words “microwave safe” must always be clearly visible on the
plastic. Some plastic containers become soft if food is heated in them. Cooking bags
and closed bags need to be pricked to allow steam to escape.
Plastic packaging: Only plastic that is microwave approved. It can be used for
covering the food so that it does not dry out. Always make sure that the food does not
touch the plastic.
Thermometer: only microwave-safe thermometers.
Materials permitted for use in the microwave oven
Aluminium dish: this can cause sparks. Lay the food on a microwave-safe dish.
Food container with metal handle(s): can cause sparks. Lay the food on a microwave-
safe dish.
Kitchen material made from metal or with metal nish. Metal shields the food from
microwave energy. Metal nishes can cause sparks.
Metal fasteners: can lead to sparks and can cause re in the oven.
Paper bags: can cause re in the oven.
Plastic foam: when exposed to high temperatures it can melt or contaminate the food
inside the plastic foam container.
Wood: wood dries out in the microwave and through this can burst or split.
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