I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W
ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.
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| Grill | Grill Mix |
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Aluminium Foil | YES |
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Metal, Foil Containers | YES |
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China, Ceramics, | YES |
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Porcelain, Pottery, | In general, porcelain is suitable. Please be sure that your | |||||||
Stoneware |
| and bone china are usually suitable. Do not use the | porcelain does not contain any metal or gold or silver | |||||
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ware |
| Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated |
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Plastic/Polystyrene | YES |
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over 140°C |
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| melt or discolor | at high |
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| high sugar content. Follow | ||
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Plastic, Thermoset | YES |
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Plastic Wrap heat- | YES |
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Paper Towels, | NO |
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Paper Plates |
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| Only use for warming or to | ||
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| absorb moisture. Care must | ||
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| recycled paper towels which | ||
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Containers made of | NO |
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Parchment Paper | YES |
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Wax Paper |
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Baking paper |
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Roasting Rack | NO |
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Roasting Bags | NO |
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Cooking Utensils or | NO |
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Rack |
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Steam trays |
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Glass tray |
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To prevent the glass tray from breaking:
•Before cleaning the glass tray with water, leave the glass tray to cool.
•Do not place anything hot on a cold glass tray.
•Do not place anything cold on a hot glass tray
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