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Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

U T E N S I L

S A F E

C O M M E N T S

Aluminium foil

 

Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against

 

 

overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to

 

 

the oven wall or if too much foil is used.

Crust plate

 

Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.

China and earthenware

 

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china

 

 

are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.

Disposable polyester

 

Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.

cardboard dishes

 

 

Fast-food packaging

 

 

• Polystyrene cups containers

 

Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause

 

 

the polystyrene to melt.

• Paper bags or newspaper

 

May catch fi re.

• Recycled paper or metal trims

 

May cause arcing.

Glassware

 

 

Oven-to-table ware

 

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.

• Fine glassware

 

Can be used to warm foods or liquids.

 

 

Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.

• Glass jars

 

Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.

Metal

 

 

• Dishes

 

May cause arcing or fi re.

• Freezer bag twist ties

 

 

Paper

 

 

• Plates, cups, napkins and Kitch-

 

For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb

en paper

 

excess moisture.

• Recycled paper

 

May cause arcing.

Plastic

 

 

• Containers

 

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other

 

 

plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures.

 

 

Do not use Melamine plastic.

• Cling film

 

Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the

 

food.

 

 

 

 

Take care when removing the film as hot steam will

 

 

escape.

• Freezer bags

 

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight.

 

Prick with a fork, if necessary.

 

 

Wax or grease-proof paper

 

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

: Recommended use

 

 

: Limited Use

 

 

: Not Recommended

 

 

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