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the holes can cause the cookware to
crack when it is heated.
• The glass cooking tray is a work
space for heating food or liquids. It is
necessary for the operation of the
microwave.
Defrosting meat, poultry, fish
• Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a
small upturned plate with a container
below it so that the defrosting liquid
collects in the container.
• Turn the food after half of the
defrosting time. If possible, divide and
then remove the pieces that started to
defrost.
Defrosting butter, portions of gateau,
quark
• Do not fully defrost the food in the
appliance, but let it defrost at room
temperature. This gives a more even
Suitable cookware and materials
Cookware / Material
Ovenproof glass and porcelain (with
no metal components, e. g. Pyrex,
heat-proof glass)
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain
Glass and glass ceramic made of
ovenproof/frost-proof material (e. g.
Arcoflam), grill shelf
2)
Ceramic
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C
Cardboard, paper
Clingfilm
Roasting film with microwave safe
3)
closure
Roasting dishes made of metal, e. g.
enamel, cast iron
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-
3)
coated
Baking tray
Browning cookware, e. g. Crisp pan
or Crunch plate
2)
, earthenware
result. Fully remove all metal or
aluminium packaging before
defrosting.
Defrosting fruit, vegetables
• Do not fully defrost fruit and
vegetables, which are to be further
prepared while raw, in the appliance.
Let them defrost at room temperature.
• You can use a higher microwave
power to cook fruit and vegetables
without defrosting them first.
Ready meals
• You can prepare ready meals in the
appliance only if their packaging is
suitable for microwave use.
• You must follow the manufacturer's
instructions printed on the packaging
(e.g. remove the metal cover and
pierce the plastic film).
Microwave
Defrosting Heating
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Grilling
Cooking
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