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Cookware for microwave

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 place a glass of water or some food on the turntable.

Requirements:

Flat bottom and straight sides

Tight-fitting lid

Well-balanced pan with handles that weigh less than the main pan

 

Material

Microwave-

Description

 

safe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use for a small serving size to protect

Aluminium foil

 

against overcooking. Arcing can occur

 

if the foil is near the oven wall or if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using an excessive amount of foil.

 

 

 

 

 

Crusty plate

 

 

 

Do not use for preheating for more

 

 

 

than 8 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware

Bone china or earthenware

 

and bone china are usually microwave-

 

safe, unless decorated with a metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

trim.

 

 

 

 

Disposable polyester cardboard

 

Some frozen foods are packaged in

dishes

 

 

 

these dishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polystyrene cups

 

Overheating may cause these to melt.

 

 

or containers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast-food

 

Paper bags or

 

These may catch fire.

packaging

 

newspaper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recycled paper or

 

These may cause arcing

 

 

metal trims

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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