Bosch HMV8052U Manual

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Place food directly on the convection rack. 
Turntable support disk (only HMVP052U)
This enhanced turntable support disk provides improved 
distribution of microwave energy compared to the 
conventional roller ring. Place the glass tray on top.
Microwave utensil guide
Suitable ovenware
Heat-resistant glass, glass-ceramic:
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid 
measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without 
metallic trim (e.g. Pyrex
®
, Anchor Hocking™, Corning 
Ware
®
, etc.).
China:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without 
metallic trim.
Plastic films and wraps:
Plastic wrap (as a cover) - lay the plastic wrap loosely 
over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic 
wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess 
steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so 
that the plastic wrap will not touch the food.
Microwave-safe plastics:
Use microwave-safe plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid 
freezer containers and plastic bags for short cooking 
times. Use these with care because the plastic may 
soften from the heat of the food. 
Paper products:
Paper towels, wax paper, parchment paper, paper 
napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or 
design. Look for the manufacturers label for any 
special instructions for use in the microwave oven.
Unsuitable ovenware
Metal utensils and cookware:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and 
produces uneven cooking. Also, avoid metal skewers, 
thermometers or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause 
arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.
Metal decoration:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters with metallic 
trim.
Aluminum foil:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they 
hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use 
small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings. 
Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from 
the side walls of the oven cavity and door of the 
microwave.
Wood:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split 
or 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 from 
covered cookware. Pierce plastic pouches of 
vegetables or other food items before cooking. Tightly 
closed pouches may explode.
Brown paper:
Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and 
can burn.
Flawed or chipped cooking utensils:
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may 
break in the oven.
Metal twist ties:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. 
They become hot and could cause a fire.
Ovenware test
Do not turn on the microwave unless there is food inside. 
The following ovenware test is the only exception to this 
rule.
Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your 
ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave: 
1.
Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to 
1 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 sparks 
are generated.