Cooking Utensils
COOKING UTENSILS
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave oven. The following chart summarises the proper use of cooking utensils in your oven:
Cooking utensils | Microwave |
Heat resistant glass, glass ceramic | yes |
Ceramic, china | yes |
| (Do not use china with |
| gold or silver trim.) |
Metal cookware | no |
no | |
Microwave plastic | yes |
Plastic wrap | yes |
Paper (cup, plates, towels) | yes |
Straw, wicker and wood | no |
Microwave
1.Most glass, glass ceramic, and heat resistant glassware utensils are excellent. Those with metal trim should not be used in a microwave oven.
2.Paper napkins, towels, plates, cups, cartons, and cardboard can be used in the microwave oven. Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking.
(Consult your cookbook for correct use of these products.)
3.Plastic dishes, cups, freezer bags, and plastic wraps may be used in the microwave oven. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions or the information given in the cookbook when using plastics in the microwave oven.
4.Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven. For more information on the proper use of metal in your oven, please read the introduction section in the cookbook. If the use of aluminum foil, skewers, or utensils containing metal in the oven is specified in the recipe, allow at least 2.5cm clearance between the metal object and the interior oven wall. If arcing (sparks) occurs, remove immediately.
Note:
Consult your cookbook, individual recipes, and charts for correct use of cooking containers, products, and other useful information.
Notes:
•Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they may become hot during cooking.
•Only use a thermometer that is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
•Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
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