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  | COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE | 
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Utensil | Use | 
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GLASSWARE/ | YES | GLASSWARE  | |
CERAMIC | 
  | • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods.  | |
(HEAT RESISTANT) | 
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  | •  | Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.  | 
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  | •  | Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.  | 
•Avoid using antique pottery.
•If unsure, check with the manufacturer.
METAL COOKWARE | NO  | •  | Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.  | 
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  | •  | Microwave energy is reflected by metal.  | 
PLASTIC WRAP/  | YES  | •  | Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.  | 
OVEN BAGS | 
  | •  | Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended cooking time.  | 
MICROWAVE  | 
  | •  | When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.  | 
  | •  | Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.  | |
SAFE ONLY  | 
  | •  | For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt.  | 
ALUMINIUM FOIL | FOR | •  | Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting.  | 
  | SHIELDING | •  | Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave safe dish.  | 
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  | •  | If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2.5 cm room between the walls of the oven.  | 
STRAW AND WOOD  | NO  | •  | Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in the microwave oven.  | 
PAPER | YES | •  | Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splatters.  | 
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  | •  | These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times.  | 
PLASTIC COOKWARE  | YES  | •  | Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.  | 
MICROWAVE SAFE | 
  | •  | Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.  | 
BROWNING DISH | YES | •  | Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.  | 
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  | •  | Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.  | 
THERMOMETERS  | YES  | 
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• MICROWAVESAFE  | NO  | 
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