Operation Manual

Suitable containers for microwave use
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Plastics
Plastic containers and plastic
disposable containers may only be
used for the Micr
owave solo function
 if they have been declared as
suitable for microwave use by the
manufacturer. To protect the
environment it is best to avoid using
single-use containers.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when r
eheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of
plastic, paper or other inflammable
materials.
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a
min
imum of 110 °C. Otherwise the
plastic may melt and fuse with the
food.
Plastic containers must only be used
with Microwave solo . They must
not be used with Microwave
combination programmes.
– Plastic microwave containers
These are readily available from retail
outlets.
– Styrofoam containers
Disposable containers, such as trays
made fr
om polystyrene, can only be
used for very short, timed warming and
reheating of food.
– Plastic "Boil-in-the-bag" bags
Plastic boiling bags can be used for
coo
king and reheating. They should be
pierced beforehand so that steam can
escape.
This prevents a build-up of pressure
and reduces the risk of the bag
bursting.
There are also special steaming bags
available which do not need to be
pierced. Please follow instructions
given on the packet.
– Roasting bags and tubes
Please follow the manufacturer's
instruc
tions when using roasting bags
and tubes.
 Fir
e hazard.
Do not use metal clips, plastic clips
co
ntaining metal parts, or paper ties
containing wire. There is a danger
that they will ignite when heated.
– Melamine containers
Melamine is not suitable for use in this
oven. Mel
amine absorbs microwave
energy and gets hot. When purchasing
plasticware, make sure that it is suitable
for use in a microwave oven.