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Disposable polyester | ✓ | Some frozen foods are packaged | |
cardboard dishes |
| in these dishes. | |
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• | Polystyrene cups | ✓ | Can be used to warm food. |
| containers |
| Overheating may cause the |
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| polystyrene to melt. |
• | Paper bags or | ✗ | May catch fire. |
| newspaper |
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• | Recycled paper or | ✗ | May cause arcing. |
| metal trims |
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Glassware |
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• | ✓ | Can be used, unless decorated | |
| ware |
| with a metal trim. |
• | Fine glassware | ✓ | Can be used to warm foods or |
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| liquids. Delicate glass may break or |
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| crack if heated suddenly. |
• | 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 |
| napkins and |
| warming. Also to absorb excess |
| 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. |
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Cookware | Microwave- | Comments |
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• | 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 hot |
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| steam will escape. | ENGLISH |
• | Freezer bags |
| fork, if necessary. | |
✓ ✗ | Only if boilable or |
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| Should not be airtight. Prick with a |
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Wax or | ✓ | Can be used to retain moisture and |
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paper |
| prevent spattering. |
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✓: Recommended
✓✗ : Use caution
✗: Unsafe
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