Zanussi ZSG25249 User Manual page 26

g. on handles or unglazed bottoms. Mois-
ture going into the holes can cause the
cookware to crack when it is heated.
• The glass cooking tray is a work space for
heating food or liquids. It is necessary for
the operation of the microwave.
Defrosting meat, poultry, fish:
• Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a small
upturned plate with a container below it so
that the defrosting liquid collects in the con-
tainer.
• Turn the food after half of the defrosting
time. If possible, divide and then remove the
pieces that started to defrost.
Defrosting butter, portions of gateau,
quark:
• Do not fully defrost the food in the appli-
ance, but let it defrost at room temperature.
Suitable cookware and materials
Cookware / Material
Ovenproof glass and porcelain (with no metal
components, e. g. Pyrex, heat-proof glass)
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain
Glass and glass ceramic made of ovenproof /
frost-proof material (e. g. Arcoflam), grill shelf
2)
Ceramic , earthenware
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C
Cardboard, paper
Clingfilm
Roasting film with microwave safe closure
Roasting dishes made of metal, e. g. enamel,
cast iron
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-coated
Baking tray
Browning cookware, e. g. Crisp pan or Crunch
plate
Ready meals in packaging
1) With no silver, gold, platinum or metal plating / decorations
2) Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals
3) You must follow the manufacturer's instructions about the maximum temperatures.
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This gives a more even result. Fully remove
all metal or aluminium packaging before de-
frosting.
Defrosting fruit, vegetables:
• Do not fully defrost fruit and vegetables,
which are to be further prepared while raw,
in the appliance. Let them defrost at room
temperature.
• You can use a higher microwave power to
cook fruit and vegetables without defrosting
them first.
Ready meals:
• You can prepare ready meals in the appli-
ance only if their packaging is suitable for
microwave use.
• You must follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions printed on the packaging (e.g. remove
the metal cover and pierce the plastic film).
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