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“Micro” mode (microwave)
Use containers suited to microwave cooking.
Check a container’s “transparency” to microwaves using a quick and easy
test.
Place the empty container on your appliance’s turntable together with a
glass filled with water then start the oven for 1 minute at maximum power.
After 1 minute:
• If the container remains cold, it can be considered to be
“transparent” and is suited to use in microwave mode.
• If the container is hot or tepid, this means it is “absorbent” and
cannot be used in a microwave.
Never use sealed containers.
Liquids and other food should not be heated in sealed containers as they
are likely to explode.
Remember to remove lids and caps on feeding bottle, jars, bottles and
plastic containers.
Disposable containers
When heating foodstuffs in paper or plastic containers, keep an eye on
the oven in case these catch fire.
If you see smoke, stop or disconnect the oven and keep the door closed
to starve any flames of oxygen.
Metal containers
Never use metallic containers and materials when microwave cooking.
However, you can use your appliance to heat or defrost some preparations
in small metal trays without their lids provided they do not stand higher
than 4 cm.
For such lids, follow the instructions featured on the packing. In some
cases, you will have to remove the lid and in others leave it on. Where no
indications are provided, remove as a precaution.
Centre the tray(s) on the turntable leaving a gap of at least 1 cm
between the walls of the enclosure and the tray. Where you place a
number of trays in the microwave, space them apart by at least 2 cm.
“Grill” mode *
These cooking methods do not require special containers.
Use the same containers as you would use in a conventional oven, i.e.
heat-resistant containers.
Never use plastic utensils (risk of them melting) or paper/cardboard
ones (risk of catching fire).
Keep food away from the grill resistor element by at least 2 cm.
“Microwave grill” mode *
Containers prohibited in “microwave” mode are also not to be used in
“microwave grill” mode.
Containers prohibited in “grill” and mode are also not to be used in
“microwave grill” mode.
Summary of containers and materials permitted and not permitted in
“micro” mode
Materials
Containers
Suitable for
micro-waves
Remarks
METAL
Aluminium foil In certain cases May be used in small quantities to protect certain
parts of the food from overcooking. Risk of
electric arcing if the foil is too close to the oven
walls or you have used too much.
Aluminium tray In certain cases See “Metal containers”, above
Metal sheet No Risk of electric arcing and fire
Freezer bag ties No Risk of electric arcing and fire
GLASS
Heat-resistant glass Yes Perfectly suitable
Glass with metal-based
decoration (gold, lead etc.)
No Risk of electric arcing
Fine glassware No May break or crack if heated suddenly
PLASTIC
Plastic containers Yes Perfectly suitable if the plastic is heat-resistant.
Certain plastics may be prone to deformation or
discoloration after repeated use.
Do not seal closed.
Plastic film Yes Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
spitting. The plastic must not touch the food
during cooking.
Puncture the plastic to allow excess vapour to
escape.
Use oven gloves to remove the plastic film after
cooking (risk of burns from hot vapour escaping
from the container).
DISPOSABLE CONTAINER MATERIALS FORBIDDEN IN GRILL AND FAN OVEN MODES
Polystyrene cups or packaging Yes Can be used for heating liquids and foods for a
short time. Overheating could melt the
polystyrene, which would then become mixed
with the food.
Paper bag No Fire-risk
Paper plates, cups, napkins or
absorbent paper.
Yes May be used for heating and brief cooking
Grease-proof paper Yes Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
spitting. Short cooking times.
Recycled paper No Risk of electric arcing
PORCELAIN
Porcelain containers Yes Perfectly suitable except with metal-based
decoration (gold, lead etc.).
* depending on model
