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| ware |
| with a metal trim. |
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| or crack if heated suddenly. | |
| • | Fine glassware | ✓ | Can be used to warm foods or |
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| liquids. Delicate glass may break |
| • | Glass jars | ✓ | Must remove the lid. Suitable for |
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| warming only. |
| Metal |
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| • | Dishes | ✗ | May cause arcing or fire. |
| • | Freezer bag twist | ✗ |
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| ties |
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| Paper |
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| • | Plates, cups, | ✓ | For short cooking times and |
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| napkins and |
| warming. Also to absorb excess |
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| kitchen paper |
| moisture. |
| • | Recycled paper | ✗ | May cause arcing. |
| Plastic |
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| • | Containers | ✓ | Particularly if |
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| thermoplastic. Some other |
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| plastics may warp or discolour |
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| at high temperatures. Do not use |
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| Melamine plastic. |
| • | Cling film | ✓ | Can be used to retain moisture. |
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| Should not touch the food. Take |
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| care when removing the film as |
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| hot steam will escape. |
| • | Freezer bags | ✓ ✗ | Only if boilable or |
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| Should not be airtight. Prick with |
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| a fork, if necessary. |
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Cookware | Microwave- | Comments |
| safe |
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| Wax or grease- | ✓ | Can be used to retain moisture |
| proof paper |
| and prevent spattering. |
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✓: Recommended ✓✗ : Use Caution ✗ : Unsafe
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