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SUITABLE COOKWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it
is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners
tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be
used as listed below.
Cookware
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Browning dishes
China and ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/Polystyrene
e.g. fast food
containers
Cling film
Freezer/Roasting
bags
Paper - Plates, cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper
and newspaper
Racks
Microwave
Safe
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Grill
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Dual
Grill
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Comments
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield
food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from
the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless specified
by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given.
Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone
china are usually suitable, except for those with
metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can
break or crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware when
using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead
to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or
discolour at high temperatures.
Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let
the steam escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are
suitable for microwave use.
Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or
catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these materials as
overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
The metal racks supplied have been specially designed
for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven.
WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven
due to the possibility of ignition.
