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OVEN UTENSILS
MATERIAL UTENSILS USE
Ceramic & Glass Corning Ware YES
Heat Resistant Glassware YES
Glass Ware with Metal Decoration NO
Lead Glass NO
China Without metal decoration YES
Pottery YES
Plastic Regular Oven Heat-Proof Ware YES
Plastic Wrap YES
Metal Baking Pan NO
Aluminium Foil YES
Paper Cups, Plates,Towels YES
Waxed Paper YES
Wood NO
A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven.
For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils
and materials for each cooking method.This list is a general guide to help you to select
appropriate utensils and materials.
NOTES:
• Aluminium foil should be used for
shielding purposes only. Over use may
cause arcing.
• Arcing is denoted by a "snapping" or
"cracking" noise and may be accompanied
by bright flashes.
• Do not use metal ties on any paper or
plastic bags; the ties become hot and
could cause a fire.
• When using cling film:
1. Make sure the film is not fitted skin tight.
2. Pierce film to allow steam to escape.
3. Never allow film to touch food as it may
melt when food becomes hot.
Explanation of the heating category label for microwave ovens and small packs of food (upto
500g / 1lb 2oz, typical of ready meals for 1 or 2 people) as agreed by MAFF (the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) in conjunction with food and microwave oven manufacturers.
The microwave power output of the
oven in watts, based on an international
agreed standard (lEC 705).
This letter represents the heating
category of the oven to be used
when microwaving small food packs.
Always follow instructions found on food packaging. The higher the power output and
heating catergory of the oven, the less heating time is required.
Always ensure that food is piping hot before serving.
oven heating catergory power output
B D 650W 750W
65 65
minutes minutes
MAFF RATING
800W
E
MICROWAVE SYMBOL
