Cookware and Utensil Guide

		COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE

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.
		CERAMIC
		• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.
		• 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.
		• 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.
MICROWAVE		• 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.
		• If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2.5 cm 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.
		• 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.

•Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.

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