Using Microwave Mode (Continued)
Microwave Cookware Guide
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
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Aluminium Foil | | Can be used in small quantities to protect | ||
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| if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too | |
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| much foil is used. | |
Crusting Plate | | Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes. | ||
China and Earthenware | | Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and | ||
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| bone china are usually suitable, unless | |
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| decorated with a metal trim. | |
Disposable Polyester | | Some frozen foods are packaged in these | ||
Cardboard Dishes |
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• | Polystyrene cups | | Can be used to warm food. Overheating may | |
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• Paper bags or news- | | May catch fire. | ||
| paper |
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• | Recycled paper or | | May cause arcing. | |
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Glassware |
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• | | Can be used, unless decorated with a metal | ||
• | Fine glassware | | trim. Can be used to warm foods or liquids. | |
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated | ||||
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• | Glass jars | | Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming | |
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Metal |
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• | Dishes | | May cause arcing. | |
• | Freezer bag twist | |
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