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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
Square shelves
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Dual
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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 or convection
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.
Use supplied shelves with Convection only.
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WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven
due to the possibility of ignition.
