Zanussi ZM 24ST - Manual (Page 6)

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ZM 24ST UK
Safety Instructions
Utensil safety
• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resi-
stant glassware utensils are excellent for
use in the microwave oven. Although
microwave energy will not heat most
glass and ceramic items, these utensils
can become hot as heat transfers from
the food to the container. Use oven glo-
ves to remove dishes.
Testing suitability of cookware
• Place the cookware in the microwave
along with a glass half full of water. Heat
on 900W (100%) for one minute. If the
cookware feels hot, you should not use it.
If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for
reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is
at room temperature, it is suitable for
microwave cooking.
• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels,
plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and
cardboard are great convenience utensils.
Always be sure containers are filled with
food to absorb energy and thus avoid the
possibility of overheating.
• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers
and plastic wraps may be used in the
microwave oven. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions when using plastics in the oven.
Avoid using plastic utensils with foods that
have high fat or sugar content since these
foods reach high temperatures and could
melt some plastics.
• Do not leave the oven unattended when
heating or cooking food in plastic, paper or
other combustible containers.
• Metal containers and containers with
metallic trim should not be used in the
microwave oven, unless specifically
recommended for microwave use.
• Containers with restricted openings, such
as bottles, should not be used for
microwave cooking.
• Use caution when removing a lid or
cover from a dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used
to reheat foods in your microwave oven pro-
viding the following rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3
cm (1¼”) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at least two-
thirds full of food. Empty containers must
never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in
the microwave oven and should not be
allowed to touch the sides. If your oven
has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the
foil container should be placed on an
upturned ovenproof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used
in the microwave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for
15 minutes or more, allow it to cool befo-
re using it again.
7. The container and turntable may beco-
me hot during use, take great care when
removing either from the oven. It is advi-
sable to use an oven cloth or glove when
doing so.
8. Remember when using an aluminium foil
container that the reheating or cooking
times may be longer than those you are
used to, always ensure that the food is
piping hot before serving.