Using Microwave Mode (Continued)

Microwave Cookware Guide

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Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penetrate food. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper reflect microwaves. Therefore, do not use cookware made of metallic materials. Cookware marked microwave - safe is always safe for use. For additional information on appropriate cookware refer to the following guide and always use the ceramic tray on shelf Level 1 when using microwave mode.

 

Cookware

Microwave-Safe

Comments

 

 

 

Aluminium Foil

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Can be used in small quantities to protect

 

 

 

areas against overcooking. Arcing can

 

 

 

occur if the foil is too close to the oven

 

 

 

wall or if too much foil is used.

Crusting Plate

Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.

China and Earthenware

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware

 

 

 

and bone china are usually suitable,

 

 

 

unless decorated with a metal trim.

Disposable Polyester

Some frozen foods are packaged in these

Cardboard Dishes

 

dishes.

Fast - Food Packaging

 

 

Polystyrene cups

Can be used to warm food. Overheating

 

containers

 

may cause the polystyrene to melt.

Paper bags or

May catch fire.

 

newspaper

 

 

Recycled paper or

May cause arcing.

 

metal trims

 

 

Glassware

 

 

Oven-to-table ware

Can be used, unless decorated with a

Fine glassware

metal trim. Can be used to warm foods or

liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack

 

 

 

 

 

 

if heated suddenly.

Glass jars

Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming

 

 

 

only.

Metal

 

 

 

Dishes

May cause arcing or fire.

Freezer bag twist ties

 

 

 

 

 

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