Bertazzoni 30 Microwave Oven Owner's Manual

This  Operation  Manual  is  valuable.  Read  it  carefully  and 

always save it for reference.
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor 

turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed 

in  the  oven.  The  turntable  will  turn  both  clockwise  and 

counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the 

microwave energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may 

hear  the  magnetron  cycling  on  and  off.  It  is  normal  for  the 

exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or 

reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room 

humidity  and  the  moisture  in  food  will  influence  the  amount 

of  moisture  that  condenses  in  the  oven.  Generally,  covered 

foods  will  not  cause  as  much  condensation  as  uncovered 

ones. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to 

dry clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 1100 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. 

In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or 

two before the minimum time and add time accordingly. 

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already 

in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave 

oven.  Make  sure  the  utensil  does  not  touch  the  interior  walls 

during cooking.
Use  these  utensils  for  safe  microwave  cooking  and 

reheating:
•  glass ceramic (Pyroceram

®

), such as Corningware

®

.

•  heat-resistant glass (Pyrex

®

)

•  microwave-safe plastics
•  paper plates
•  microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
•  browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating 

time. Follow manufacturer's directions.)

that have little fat or sugar in them:
•  wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
•  metal pans and bakeware
•  dishes with metallic trim
•  non-heat-resistant glass
•  non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
•  recycled paper products
•  brown paper bags
•  food storage bags
•  metal twist-ties
Should  you  wish  to  check  if  a  dish  is  safe  for  microwaving, 

place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 

30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
•  Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and 

absorbing fat while cooking bacon.

•  Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
•  Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can 

be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic 

wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.

•  Lids  that  are  microwave-safe  are  a  good  choice  because 

heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.

•  Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that 

need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember 

to slit bag so steam can escape.

How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven:
•  Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the 

food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting 

or cooking too quickly.

•  Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of 

the oven.

Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a 

good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions.
ACCESSORIES  There  are  many  microwave  accessories 

available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase 

so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer 

will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you 

that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Bertazzoni 

is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories 

are used.

•  Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside 

of dish.

•  Watch  cooking  time.  Cook  for  the  shortest  amount  of  time 

indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked 

can smoke or ignite.

•  Cover  foods  while  cooking.  Check  recipe  or  cookbook  for 

suggestions:  paper  towels,  wax  paper,  microwave  plastic 

wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to 

cook evenly.

•  Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas 

of  meat  or  poultry  to  prevent  overcooking  before  dense, 

thick areas are cooked thoroughly.

•  Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during 

cooking, if possible.

•  Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking 

of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like 

roasts must be turned over at least once.

•  Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking 

both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to 

the outside.

•  Add  standing  time.  Remove  food  from  oven  and  stir,  if 

possible. Cover for standing time which allows the food to 

finish cooking without overcooking.

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