cookware guide
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, |
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Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked |
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Aluminum foil | ✓ ✗ |
| Can be used in small quantities to protect |
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Crust plate | ✓ |
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• | Polystyrene cups | ✓ |
| Can be used to warm food. Overheating |
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| Wax or grease- |
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| ✓ | : Recommended | ✓✗ | : Use caution | ✗ : Unsafe | |
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05 COOKWARE GUIDE
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