Baumatic BMC253SS - Manual (Page 27)

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Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. It should be labelled as “microwave safe”.
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets
hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented, as described by the
package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
to retain moisture. Do not allow the plastic wrap to
touch the food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only. Meat and candy thermometers.
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain
moisture.
Materials you cannot use for microwave cooking
Material 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.
The 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 a high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
oven and may split or crack.
Utensils table
Cookware Microwave Grill Combination*
Heat-resistant
glass Yes Yes Yes
Non heat-
resistant glass No No No
Heat-resistant
ceramics Yes Yes Yes
Microwave-safe
plastic dish Yes No No
Kitchen paper Yes No No
Metal tray No Yes No
Metal rack No Yes No
Aluminium foil
and foil
containers No Yes No
* Combination mode applies to microwave + grill and microwave +
convection modes.