Electrolux EMS26415 - Manual (Page 11)

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Cookware Microwave Comments
safe
Aluminium foil/ ✔ /✘ Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
foil containers overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as
arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended
unless specified by the manufacturer, follow instructions
carefully.
Browning ✔ Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed
dishes heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become
very hot.
China and ceramics ✔ /✘ Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are
usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware ✔ Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or
e.g. Pyrex ® crack if heated suddenly.
Metal ✘ It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using
microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic / polystyrene ✔ Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or
e.g. fast food discolour at high temperatures.
containers
Cling film
✔ Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the
steam escape.
Freezer / roasting ✔ Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are
bags suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties,
as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Paper - plates, cups ✔ Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be
and kitchen paper taken as overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden ✔ Always attend the oven when using these materials as
containers overheating may cause fire.
Recycled paper and ✘ May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and
newspaper may lead to fire.
Microwave safe cookware