Microwave Safe Cookware; Microwave Cooking; Manual Defrosting - Electrolux EMS17175O User Manual

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MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE

Cookware
Aluminium foil/
containers
Browning dishes
China and ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/polystyrene
e.g. fast food
containers
Cling film
Freezer/roasting
bags
Paper - plates, cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper and
newspaper

MICROWAVE COOKING

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90
minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies
from 15 seconds to five minutes. It depends on
the total length of the cooking time as shown in
the table.

MANUAL DEFROSTING

For manual defrosting (without operating the
Auto Defrost feature), use 240 W. The defrost
symbol appears in the window display whenever
the power level is selected.
Microwave Comments
safe
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Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
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.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not exceed
heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very
hot.
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Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually
suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or
crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using

microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour
at high temperatures.
Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam
escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable
for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may
melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken
as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these materials as
overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause arcing and may

lead to fire.
Cooking time
0-5 minutes
5-10 minutes
10-30 minutes
30-90 minutes
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ENGLISH
Increasing unit
15 seconds
30 seconds
1 minute
5 minutes