Cookware | Microwave- | Comments | |
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| Safe |
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Glassware |
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• | ✓ | Can be used, unless decorated | |
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| with a metal trim. |
• | Fine glassware | ✓ | Can be used to warm foods or |
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| liquids. Delicate glass may break |
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| or crack if heated suddenly. |
• | Glass jars | ✓ | Must remove the lid. Suitable for |
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| warming only. |
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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 Kitchen |
| warming. Also to absorb excess |
| paper |
| moisture. |
• | Recycled paper | ✗ | May cause arcing. |
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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 a |
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| fork, if necessary. |
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Cookware | Microwave- | Comments |
| Safe |
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Wax or | ✓ | Can be used to retain moisture |
paper |
| and prevent spattering. |
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✓: Recommended ✓✗ : Use Caution ✗ : Unsafe
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