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| COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE |
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Utensil | Use | Advice |
GLASSWARE/CERAMIC | YES | GLASSWARE |
(HEAT RESISTANT) |
| • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. |
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| CERAMIC |
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| • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. |
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| • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. |
•Avoid using antique pottery.
•If unsure, check with the manufacturer.
METAL COOKWARE | NO | • Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven. |
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| • Microwave energy is reflected by metal. |
PLASTIC WRAP/ | YES | • Plastic wrap can be used to cover food. |
OVEN BAGS |
| • Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended cooking time. |
MICROWAVE |
| • When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns. |
| • Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string. | |
(SAFE ONLY ) |
| • For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt. |
ALUMINIUM FOIL | FOR | • Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting. |
| SHIELDING | • Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave safe dish. |
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| • If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2.5 cm room between the walls of the oven. |
STRAW AND WOOD | NO | • Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in the microwave oven. |
PAPER | YES | • Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splatters. |
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| • These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times. |
PLASTIC COOKWARE | YES | • Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting. |
MICROWAVE SAFE |
| • Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. |
BROWNING DISH | YES | • Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded. |
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| • Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish. |
THERMOMETERS |
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• MICROWAVE SAFE | YES |
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• CONVENTIONAL | NO |
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