Vitek VT-1656: Materials and dishes that are safe to use in your microwave oven

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• The extension cord should not hang off the edge of

Checking dishes before using them in the microwave

the table where children can pull on it; it should be

• Place the dish in the cooking chamber of the oven

placed where it will not be walked on.

(a plate, for example) and place a glass cup of water

Dishes for microwave ovens

in the center of the dish.

CAUTION!

• Set the microwave to maximum power and heat for

Tightly sealed containers heated in a microwave can be

no more than one minute.

explosive.

• Carefully touch the dish you are testing: if it heated

Sealed containers should be opened and plastic bags

up and the water in the cup is cold, than the dish

should be poked a few times with a fork in order to allow

should not be used in the microwave.

steam to escape before being placed in the microwave

• Avoid testing dishes for more than one minute.

oven.

If you are unsure about using a certain dish in the

microwave oven, then conduct a test.

Materials and dishes that are safe to use in your microwave oven

Aluminum Foil

Foil can only be used in grill mode. The distance between the foil and the walls of the

microwave oven should be no less than 2.5 cm.

Small pieces of foil can be used to cover thin pieces of meat or poultry to prevent over

cooking.

In microwave mode, if the foil is placed too close to the cooking chamber walls,

arcing, burning out of the screening grill on the door and oven malfunction can

occur. In this case, you void your free warranty service and repair.

Dishes for frying

Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

The bottom of the dish for frying should be 5 mm thicker than the rotating glass tray.

Improper use of dishes for frying can lead to cracks in the dishes themselves and in

the glass tray.

Dinner plates

Only those designed for use in microwave ovens. Follow the manufacturer's instruc

tions. Do not use cracked or chipped plates.

Glass containers

Only containers made from heatresistant glass and designed for use in microwave

ovens. Make sure there are no metal rims. Do not use cracked or chipped containers.

Glassware

Only containers made from heatresistant glass and designed for use in microwave

ovens. Make sure there are no metal rims. Do not use cracked or chipped containers.

The cooking process in

Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not close the bags, use metal ties or fas

microwave ovens using

teners. Several holes should be made in the bag to allow the release of steam.

special bags

Paper plates and cups

Use only for quick cooking/reheating. Do not leave the microwave oven unattended

during cooking/reheating in this type of container.

Paper towels

Food products may be covered with paper towels to keep warmth in and to prevent fat

from spraying out. Use only when supervised and only for quick cooking/reheating.

Parchment Paper

Use to prevent fat from spraying out or as a wrapper. Use only when supervised and

only for quick cooking/reheating.

Plastic

Only those plastic products that are labeled "Microwave Safe." Follow the manufactur

er's instructions.

Some plastic containers can soften as a result of the heating of their contents.

Hermetically sealed plastic bags must be poked with a fork or cut as directed on the

bags themselves.

Plastic wrapper

Only those plastic products that are labeled "Microwave Safe." Food may be covered

to keep moisture in.

Wax paper

Use to prevent fat from spraying out and also to keep moisture in.

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