Bosch HMV8053U User Manual

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12Using the convection rackThe convection rack gives you best cooking results forconvection baking.Notes▯ Never use the convection rack for microwave cookingor heating.▯ Place the convection rack in the oven when the ovenis preheated.To use the convection rack:1. Place convection rack securely on the center of theglass turntable.2. Place food directly on the convection rack.Microwave utensil guideSuitable ovenware▯ Heat-resistant glass, glass ceramic andearthenware:Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquidmeasuring cups, casseroles and bowls withoutmetallic trim (e.g. Pyrex® , Anchor Hocking™, CorningWare ® , Emile Henry, etc.).▯ China:Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters withoutmetallic trim.▯ Plastic films and wraps:Plastic wrap (as a cover) - lay the plastic wrap looselyover the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plasticwrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excesssteam to escape. The dish should be deep enough sothat the plastic wrap will not touch the food.▯ Microwave-safe plastics:Microwave-safe plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezercontainers and plastic bags for short cooking times.Use these with care because the plastic may softenfrom the heat of the food.▯ Paper products:Paper towels, wax paper, parchment paper, papernapkins and paper plates with no metallic trim ordesign. Look for the manufacturers label for anyspecial instructions for use in the microwave oven.Unsuitable ovenware▯ Metal utensils and cookware:Metal shields the food from microwave energy andproduces uneven cooking. Also, avoid metal skewers,thermometers or foil trays. Metal utensils can causearcing, which can damage your microwave oven.▯ Metal decoration:Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters with metallictrim.▯ Aluminum foil:Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because theyhinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Usesmall pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings.Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch (25 mm) fromthe side walls of the oven cavity and door of themicrowave.▯ Wood:Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may splitor crack when you use them in the microwave oven.Baskets made of wood will react in the same way.▯ Tightly covered cookware:Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape fromcovered cookware. Pierce plastic pouches ofvegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightlyclosed pouches may explode.▯ Brown paper:Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat andcan burn.▯ Flawed or chipped cooking utensils:Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped maybreak in the oven.▯ Metal twist ties:Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.They become hot and could cause a fire.Ovenware testDo not turn on the microwave unless there is food inside.The following ovenware test is the only exception to thisrule.Perform the following test if you are unsure whether yourovenware is suitable for use in the microwave:1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to1 minute.2. Check the temperature occasionally during that time.The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or if sparksare generated.