Hotpoint MWH221 User Manual
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1.7 OVENWARE TO BE USED
You can make use of all types of containers made of glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramics, porcelain and glazed
pottery as long as they do not have decorations or metal parts (gilded borders, handles, feet). Heat resistant
plastic containers can also be used, but only for “Microwave Only” cooking. If you are still doubtful about using
a particular container, you can perform a simple test. Place the empty container in the oven for 30 seconds at
maximum power (“Microwave Only” function).
If the container is still cold or only slightly warm, it is suitable for microwave cooking.
If it is very hot or gives out sparks, it is not suitable.
For short heating periods, you may use paper napkins, cardboard trays and plastic “throwaway” plates as a
base.
As far as shape and size are concerned, it is absolutely essential that containers be such as to allow the turntable
to rotate.
In order to use large-size rectangular containers (which may not be able to rotate inside the cooking cavity), you
can remove the spindle (D) from its housing to prevent the turntable (G) moving. Bear in mind that to be assured
of good results when carrying this out you must stir the food and turn the container around several times during
the cooking process.
Containers made of metal, wood, recycled kitchen paper, cane and plate glass are not suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
The metal grill rack supplied with your microwave have been fully tested for safe use.
You should remember, too, that since microwaves heat the food and not the glassware, earthenware or similar
containers for that food, it is possible to cook such foods in the serving dish and thereby avoid the problem of
having to clean pans later.
If the oven is used in its grill only functions, any type of oven container may be used (see chart).
Metal
containers
Paper or
cardboard
Plastic
Aluminium
foil
Earthen-
ware
Ceramic-
glass
Pyrex
Glass
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Microwave only
Combined microwave + grill
Grill only