Remove metal twists from plastic bags and
use dishes and plates that are suitable for the
microwave oven.
You should only heat liquids in airtight
packaging after first pricking a few holes in
the packaging. This is because of the
increase in pressure during heating.
Do not heat food for longer than is necessary;
allow for the 'continued cooking'.
Material
paper
aluminium foil
cling film
aluminium trays
freezer/microwave oven dishes
heatproof plastic
unglazed earthenware
metal cooking utensils
normal glass
ovenproof glass and
ceramics
metallic decoration
metallic twists
mercury thermometer
bottle with narrow neck
roasting bags
* Use undecorated kitchen paper to cover a dish or to place under bread when defrosting.
** By covering thinner parts of foods (such as chicken legs), you prevent them from cooking too quickly.
Prick the skin of meat, chicken and fish with a
fork or other pointed object. This prevents
these foods spattering.
You can open the door when the microwave
function is switched on; the microwave
function then switches off automatically and
the time set is stopped.
Not all materials can be used in the combi-
microwave oven. The table below shows
which materials can be used and which
materials cannot be used.
Microwave
Hot air
yes*
no
yes**
yes
yes
no
no
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
yes
no
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
n/a
yes
yes
Combi
Grill
no
no
yes**
yes
no
no
no
yes
no
no
no
no
no
yes
no
yes
no
no
yes
yes
no
yes
no
n/a
no
yes
n/a
n/a
yes
no