Safety information concerning
microwave operation
Foodstuffs that are cooked in containers made from
plastic, paper or other combustible materials must
be carefully monitored during the heating process.
The appliance door must not be opened if smoke
can be seen within the cooking compartment. In
this case, switch off the appliance and switch off
the cooker’s automatic circuit breaker in the fuse
box.
Never place foodstuffs directly into the appliance,
but in their packaging or appropriate receptacle.
Take care that any boiled-over liquid cannot
penetrate the internal appliance components.
Risk of scalding! When heating up liquids, always
place a teaspoon in the receptacle with the liquid
to prevent boiling retardation. Boiling retardation
means that the liquid reaches boiling point without
producing the customary vapour bubbles. The
slightest vibration of the receptacle can then cause
the liquid to boil over or spit violently, which in turn
can lead to personal injury such as scalding.
Baby food: When heating up baby food, always
insert the receptacle without the lid or teat. Once
heated, the baby food should be stirred or shaken
thoroughly in order to distribute the heat evenly.
Always test the temperature of the food before
feeding your baby.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of explosion!
Never heat up food or
beverages in sealed containers.
Risk of explosion! Alcoholic beverages must not
be heated to a high temperature.
Never heat up food in heat-retaining packaging, as
this may ignite. Food-stuffs that are cooked in
containers made from plastic, paper or other
combustible materials must be carefully monitored
during the heating process.
Food wrapped in plastic foil may explode, and the
foil melt when heated in a microwave.
Never cook eggs in their shells or heat up cooked
eggs, as they may crack or explode. The same
applies to shellfish and crustaceans. For fried or
poached eggs, always prick the yolk before
cooking.
For foodstuffs with hard crusts or skins, such as
apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, always
prick the skin before cooking to prevent the skin
from bursting.
When drying herbs, fruit, bread or mushrooms in
the microwave, the drying process must be
carefully monitored, as overdrying can create a fire
hazard.
Never heat up cooking oil in the microwave, as it
may ignite.
Porcelain or ceramic cookware often features
small perforations in the handles or lid. These
perforations conceal a cavity below. Any liquid that
penetrates this cavity may cause the cookware to
crack.
Selecting a heat setting or cooking time that is
much too high may cause the foodstuff to ignite and
the appliance to be damaged.
Food that is cooked or heated in the microwave
transfers a large amount of heat to the cookware,
which can therefore become very hot. For this
reason, oven gloves should always be used.
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