Smeg Microwave Instructions For Use Manual page 23

Instructions for the User
Warning: the cavity walls and the browning plate become very hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating elements, cavity walls or the
browning plate. The use of oven gloves is highly recommended to avoid
burns.
9.5 What kind of ovenware can be used?
9.5.1 Microwaves 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!
To test ovenware, put the item you want to use in the oven for 20 seconds
at maximum microwave power. After that time, if it is cold or 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.
9.5.2 Grill Element
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.
9.5.3 Combination functions
In the combination functions (microwaves + conventional heating
elements), the ovenware used must be suitable for use in both the
microwave and the grill.
9.5.4 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 grid iron, put the container on a china plate.
Never put the container directly on the grid iron!
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
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