COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE

 

 

 

Utensil

Use

Advice

GLASSWARE/CERAMIC

YES

GLASSWARE

(HEAT RESISTANT)

 

• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods.

 

 

CERAMIC

 

 

• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.

 

 

• 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.

 

 

• 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.

 

 

• 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.

 

 

• 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.

 

 

• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.

THERMOMETERS

YES

 

• MICROWAVE SAFE

 

NO

 

• CONVENTIONAL

 

 

 

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