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To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able |
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to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the |
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Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the |
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| • | Fine glassware |
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The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates |
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| liquids. Delicate glass may break | ||||||
whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven. |
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| or crack if heated suddenly. | ||||||
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| • | Glass jars | ✓ |
| Must remove the lid. Suitable | |
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Aluminum foil | ✓ ✗ | Can be used in small quantities |
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| • | Dishes | ✗ |
| May cause arcing or fire. | |||||
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| the foil is too close to the oven |
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| twist ties |
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| wall or if too much foil is used. |
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Browning plate | ✓ | Do not preheat for more than |
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| • | Plates, cups, | ✓ |
| For short cooking times and | |||
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| eight minutes. |
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| napkins and |
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| warming. Also to absorb excess | ||
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| kitchen paper |
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| moisture. |
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China and | ✓ | Porcelain, pottery, glazed |
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earthenware |
| earthenware and bone china |
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| Plastic |
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Disposable polyester |
| Some frozen foods are |
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cardboard dishes |
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| plastics may warp or discolour | |||
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| at high temperatures. Do not | |||
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| use melamine plastic. | |||
• | Polystyrene cups | ✓ | Can be used to warm food. |
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| • | Cling film | ✓ |
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| polystyrene to melt. |
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• | Paper bags or | ✗ | May catch fire. |
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| • | Freezer bags | ✓ ✗ |
| Only if boilable or | |
• | Recycled paper | ✗ | May cause arcing. |
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| Should not be airtight. Prick | |
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| with a fork, if necessary. | ||||||
| or metal trims |
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| Wax or | ✓ |
| Can be used to retain moisture | |||
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| ✓ | : Recommended | ✓✗ | : Use Caution | ✗ : Unsafe |
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