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Place the empty container on the turntable together with a glass of
water and run the oven for one minute at maximum power.
After one minute :
• if the container is cold, it is “transparent” and can be used for micro-
wave cooking,
• if the container is warm or hot it is absorbent and must not be used
for microwave cooking.
Never use hermetically sealed containers.
Remember to remove covers and stoppers from feeding bottles, jars,
bottles and plastic containers.
Disposable containers
Never leave the appliance to run unsupervised when using disposable
containers in plastic, paper or other inflammable materials.
If you see smoke appear, keep the oven door closed and disconnect your
appliance.
Metal containers
Never use metallic materials and containers for microwave cooking.
You can, however, use your appliance to heat or defrost certain prepara-
tions in metallic trays, provided the height of the tray does not exceed 4
cm, not including the cover.
With regard to the cover, follow the instructions on the package. It will
have to be removed or left in place, as the case may be. If not indicated
otherwise, play safe and remove it.
Centre the tray(s) on the turntable, leaving at least 1 cm clearance from
the oven walls. If there are several trays, space them at least 2 cm apart.
“grill” and “air” (fan oven) modes
These cooking modes do not require the use of special containers. Use
the same kind of heatproof containers as you would use in a conventional
oven.
Never use plastic containers (they may melt) or containers in paper or
cardboard (fire-risk).
Maintain a minimum clearance of 2 cm between the food and the
grill element.
“micro grill” and “micro air” modes (combined cooking)
Containers not permitted in “micro” mode are also not permitted in
“micro grill” and “micro air” modes.
Containers not permitted in “grill” and “air” modes are also not per-
mitted in “micro grill” and “micro air” modes.
Use only containers that can withstand both microwaves and high
temperatures.
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 elec-
tric 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 decora-
tion (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 spit-
ting. 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 polystyre-
ne, 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 spit-
ting. Short cooking times.
Recycled paper No Risk of electric arcing
PORCELAIN
Porcelain containers Yes Perfectly suitable except with metal-based deco-
ration (gold, lead etc.).
