Vitek VT-1686: Dishes for microwave ovens Checking dishes before using them in the microwave Materials and dishes that are safe to use in your microwave oven

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Dishes for microwave ovens

CAUTION!

• Tightly sealed containers heated in a microwave can be explosive.

• Sealed containers should be opened and plastic bags should be poked a few times with a fork in order to allow

steam to escape before being placed in the microwave oven.

• If you are unsure about using a certain dish in the microwave oven, then conduct a test.

Checking dishes before using them in the microwave

• Place the dish in the cooking chamber of the oven (a plate, for example) and place a glass cup of water in the

center of the dish.

• Set the microwave to maximum power and heat for no more than one minute.

• Carefully touch the dish you are testing: if it heated up and the water in the cup is cold, than the dish should not

be used in the microwave.

• Avoid testing dishes for more than one minute.

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

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

overcooking.

Aluminum Foil

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.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Dishes for frying

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

instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped plates.

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

Glass containers

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

chipped containers.

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

Glassware

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

microwave ovens using

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

special bags

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

Paper plates and cups

unattended during cooking/reheating in this type of container.

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

Paper towels

prevent fat from spraying out. Use only when supervised and only for quick

cooking/reheating.

Parchment

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

Paper

and only for quick cooking/reheating.

Only those plastic products that are labeled “Microwave Safe.” Follow the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Plastic

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.

Only those plastic products that are labeled “Microwave Safe.” Food may be

Plastic wrapper

covered to keep moisture in.

Wax paper

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

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