Types of container to use on Microwave
1.Glass
DO USE: Heat Resistant glass eg. Pyrex
DO NOT USE:
Delicate glass, lead crystal which may crack or arc.
2.China/Ceramics
DO USE: Glazed china dishes, porcelain and ceramic dishes designed for cooking.
DO NOT USE:
Fine bone china dishes with metal patterns. Jugs with glued handles.
3.Pottery/Earthenware/Stoneware DO USE: If completely glazed.
DO NOT USE:
If unglazed - these dishes can absorb water which absorbs energy.
This makes the dish hot and increases the heating time.
4.Foil/Metal
DO USE: For reheating only:
Individual portion, open topped foil containers. Take care the containers do not touch WALLS or DOOR of oven. Do not cook in foil containers.
Small amounts of Aluminium foil can be used to shield joints of meat during defrosting - take care that foil doesn’t touch sides or door.
DO NOT USE:
Metal platters, Wire Rack Shelf, any dish with METAL PATTERN or TRIM.
METAL SKEWERS. DO NOT
5.Plastic
DO USE: High temperature plastic like Durable Polysulfon rather than soft flexible dishes.
(Remove any metal twist ties.)
DO NOT USE:
Melamine, Polypropilen, Phenol Urea, also do not use plastic food storage bags and containers eg. Margarine, Yoghurt and Mayonnaise tubs.
6.Covering Films
DO USE: Non plasticiser cling film designed for Microwave use. Do not allow film to touch food. To prevent nasty steam burns, pierce film to allow it to escape and remove film from dish carefully.
DO NOT USE:
Film designed only for covering food.
7.Wood/Wicker
DO USE: Wooden skewers designed for food use.
DO NOT USE:
Wicker baskets, wooden bowls (with prolonged use these tend to dry out and may ignite)
8.Paper
DO USE: Disposable, polyester coated paper board dishes if designed for microwave.
DO NOT USE:
Paper napkins (these can ignite), wax coated cups, recycled products (unless stated suitable by manufacturer)
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