The Microwave; Ovenware - Bosch HBC84K5.0B Instruction Manual

The microwave

Tables and tips

Ovenware

Suitable ovenware
Unsuitable ovenware
Ovenware test:
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You can set the microwave on its own or in
combination with another type of heating.
This section provides information on ovenware as well
as an overview of how to set the microwave.
Lots of examples of defrosting, heating and cooking
with a microwave oven are given in the Tables and
tips" section.
Heat resistant ovenware made of glass,
glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat resisting
plastic are suitable. These materials do not block the
microwaves.
You can also use serving dishes. This saves you
having to transfer the food into other containers.
Only use ovenware with gold or silver trim if the
manufacturer guarantees they are suitable for
microwaves.
Metal dishes are not suitable.
Metal blocks the microwaves. Food in closed metal
containers will remain cold.
Caution. Metal e.g. a spoon a in glass must be at
least 2 cm away from the oven walls and inside of the
door. Sparks may damage the door glass.
Never switch the microwave on without any food in it.
The only exception to this is if you are carrying out the
following dish test.
Carry out the following test if you are unsure whether
your ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave: