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PLASTIC
Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking
foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice.
Only use Tupperware
®
containers if they are
designed for microwave
use. Do not use Melamine
as it absorbs microwave
energy and scorches. Never
cook in margarine cartons
or yoghurt pots, as these
will melt with the heat from
the food. Many plastics that
are not heatproof for
cooking are suitable for
defrosting. DO NOT USE
UNDER THE GRILL.
P
APER
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel)
can only be used for microwave cooking e.g.
covering blind pastry cases and for covering bacon
to prevent splattering. ONLY USE FOR SHORT
COOKING TIMES. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF
KITCHEN TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE
OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH.
Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres.
If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel,
check first that it is recommended for microwave use.
Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as
the finish may melt. Greaseproof paper can be used
to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods
e.g. bacon rashers to stop splattering. White paper
plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES,
ON MICROWAVE ONLY.
CLING FILM
Microwave
cling film can
be used for
covering food
that is
reheated by
microwave. It is also useful for covering
food to be cooked, but care should be
taken to avoid the film being in direct
contact with the food. DO NOT USE ON
ANY OTHER COOKING MODE.
ROASTING BAGS
Roasting bags are useful when slit up
one side to tent a joint for roasting by
power and time, on microwave only.
DO NOT USE THE METAL TWISTS
SUPPLIED.
ALUMINIUM FOIL
Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil
can be used to SHIELD joints of meat
during defrosting and cooking by
microwave, as the microwaves cannot
pass through the foil, this prevents the
parts shielded from overcooking or over-
defrosting. Take care that the foil does
not touch the sides or roof of the oven,
as this may cause arcing and damage
your oven.
WICKER, WOOD, STRA
W BASKETS
Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave.
DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE.
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