Cookware guide
Cookware guide
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• | ✓ | Can be used, unless decorated with a | |
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• | Fine glassware | ✓ | Can be used to warm foods or liquids. |
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| Delicate glass may break or crack if |
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• | 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 | ✗ |
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• | Plates, cups, | ✓ | For short cooking times and warming. |
| napkins and |
| Also to absorb excess moisture. |
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• | Recycled paper |
| May cause arcing. |
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• | Containers |
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| thermoplastic. Some other plastics may |
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| Do not use Melamine plastic. |
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• | Cling film |
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| not touch the food. Take care when |
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| removing the film as | hot steam will |
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• | Freezer bags |
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| be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary. |
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Wax or |
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paper |
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| prevent spattering. |
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✓ | : Recommended | ✓✗ | : Use caution | ✗ | : Unsafe | |||
11/16/2015 12:06:28 PM
