Child Safety; Utensil Safety - Electrolux MCD3880EM User Manual

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Safety information

Child safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should be supervised to
ensure they do not tamper with the controls or play with the product.
• Keep all packaging materials away from children.

Utensil safety

Microwave function
For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces.
Glass, china, clay, plastic, and paper let microwaves pass.
For this reason, metal pans and dishes or containers with metal parts or decorations
cannot be used in the microwave. Glass ware and clay with metallic decoration or
content (e.g. lead crystal) cannot be used in microwave ovens.
The ideal materials for use in microwave ovens are glass, refractory china or clay, or heat
resistant plastic. Very thin, fragile glass or china should only be used for short period of
times (e.g. heating).
Hot food transmits heat to the dishes which can become very hot. You should, therefore,
always use an oven glove!
How to test ovenware you want to use
Put the item you want to use in the oven for 20 seconds at maximum microwave power.
After that time, if it is cold and just slightly warm, it is suitable to use. However, if it heats
up a lot or causes electric arcing it is not suitable for microwave use.
Grill and Hot air function
In the case of the grill function, the ovenware must be resistant to temperature of at least
300°C.
Plastic dishes are not suitable for use in the grill.
Microwave + grill function
In the microwave + grill function, the ovenware used must be suitable for use in both the
microwave and the grill.
Aluminium containers and foil
Pre-cooked food in aluminium containers or in aluminium foil can be put in the microwave
if the following aspects are respected:
Keep in mind the manufacturer's recommendations written on the packaging.
• The aluminium containers cannot be more than 3 cm high or come in contact with the
cavity walls (minimum distance 3 cm). Any aluminium lid or top must be removed.
• Put the aluminium container directly on top of the turntable plate. If you use the rec-
tangular rack, put the container on a china plate. Never put the container directly on
the rectangular rack!
• The cooking time is longer because the microwaves only enter the food from the top. If
you have any doubts, it is best to use only dishes suitable for microwave use.
• Aluminium foil can be used to reflect microwaves during the defrosting process. Delicate
food, such as poultry or minced meat, can be protected from excessive heat by covering
the respective extremities/edges.
• Important: aluminium foil cannot come into contact with the cavity walls since this
may cause electrical arcing.