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en Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time. Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers may softenas the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package instructions. Thermome- ters Microwave-safe thermometers only (meat and candy thermometers). Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture. microwave oven Utensils Remarks Browning Dishes Aluminium foil Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dishes must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Improper use may cause the turntable to break. Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls. Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped glasses. Oven coo- king bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to pour out. Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking/ warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking. Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish. Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish. Metal or metal-trimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing. Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high tem- perature. Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack. hotpoint. eu 29