User's Manual

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Plastic
ing bags” and tightly closed plastic bags
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. It should be labelled as “microwave safe”.
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets
hot. “Boil
should be slit, pierced or vented, as described by the
package.
Plastic wrap only. Use to cover food during cooking Microwave-safe
to retain moisture. Do not allow the plastic wrap to
touch the food.
Thermometers -safe only. Meat and candy thermometers. Microwave
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain
moisture.
Materials you cannot use for microwa
Material Remarks
ve cooking
Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into a
microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into a
microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils tal trim may cause arcing.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
The me
Metal twist ties cause a fire in the May cause arcing and could
oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
temperature.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid
inside when exposed to a high
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
oven and may split or crack.
Utensils table
Cookware Microwave Grill Combination*
He t at-resistan
glass
Yes Yes Yes
Non heat-
resistant glass
No No No
Heat-resistant
ceramics
Yes Yes Yes
Microwave-safe
plastic dish
Yes No No
Kitchen paper Yes No No
Metal tray No Yes No
Metal No Yes No rack
Aluminium foil
and foil
No Yes No
containers