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■ Certain materials may not be placed in the
microwave oven. The list below shows
which materials may or may not be used.
Material Permitted
paper yes
aluminium foil yes
cling film yes
aluminium trays no
freezer / microwave dishes yes
heat-resistant plastic yes
unglazed earthenware no
glazed earthenware yes
metal cooking utensils no
normal glass yes
Pyrex and other ovenproof
glass and ceramics yes
dishes with metallic decoration no
metallic twists no
mercury thermometer no
sealed pots no
bottle with narrow neck no
roasting bags yes
* By covering thinner pieces of food (such as chicken
legs) you prevent them cooking too quickly.
■ If you wish to boil a liquid (such as water)
put a plastic spoon in the cup. The liquid
could boil without you seeing any
movement. Once the cup is removed from
the oven, the liquid can start to boil rapidly
and spatter out of the cup.
■ On account of the increased pressure
during heating, liquids in airthight
packaging can only be heated if a couple of
openings have first been made in the
package.
■ Never heat for longer than necessary. Food
continues to cook after heating has
finished, so always let it stand a while
before eating.
■ Use as little water as possible when
cooking, and use salt sparingly.
■ Stir or turn over food half-way through
preparation time.
■ Use a fork or other sharp object to
puncture the skin of meat or fish. This
prevents juices spattering inside the oven.
■ Covering the food prevents spattering,
shortens the preparation time and helps
maintain the moisture level.
■ The door may be opened while the
microwave oven is switched on – the
microwave oven will then switch off
automatically, and the timer will pause.
One more thing…
If you wish to check how cooking is
proceeding:
■ Open the door.
The microwave stops.
■ To continue cooking close the door.
■ If you wish to stop cooking remove the dish
from the oven and turn the timer dial to the
“0”-setting.
Things to watch for
■ Disconnect the appliance before starting
with cleaning or repairs. Preferably by
taking the plug out of the socket or by
turning off the mains switch.
■ This appliance may only be used for the
purpose for which it was designed, namely
preparing food. Any other use must be
deemed unsuitable and hazardous. We
cannot accept any liability in the event of
damage due to incorrect, wrongful or
improper use of the appliance.
■ Children are not aware of the dangers that
can arise when operating electrical
equipment. For this reason do not allow
children to use the microwave oven.
■ Your microwave oven is only safe if the
door shuts properly! Never place any
object between the door and the oven, and
always ensure that the door and the seal
are clean.
■ Do not use the oven if there is any damage
to the door (warped), lock, hinges (broken
or loose) or seal.
■ Use the oven only for defrosting and
preparing food, and never for drying
clothes or paper, for example, as these
may burst into flame.
■ If something catches fire in the oven, keep
the oven door closed, switch the
microwave off and remove the plug from
the socket.
Before you begin
■ Open the door and remove the packaging
material.
■ Clean the inside of the oven and the
accessories with a damp cloth. Do not use
an abrasive cleaner or any strongly-
smelling detergents.
■ Place the turntable support in the middle of
the oven. Place the turntable on top of the
turntable support.
■ Do not use the oven when empty, this could
damage the oven.
■ Do not operate the oven without the glass
tray in place. Be sure it is properly fitted on
the turntable support.
■ The microwave oven is not suitable for:
– Preserving food.
– Boiling eggs in their shells - these
explode due to the increased pressure.
– Heating oil for deep-fat frying.
■ Remove any metal sealing strips from
plastic bags and use bowls and dishes
which are microwave proof.
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