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To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the
food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish,
It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is
marked microwave-safe,
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they
should be used in a microwave oven.
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
Ifyou are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe or not, you can perform the following simple test:
1, Place 1 cup of water (ina glass-measuring cup) inside your oven next to the item to be tested.
2, Press the One Minute+ button once to heat them both for one
minute at high power.
Aluminum foil
Browning plate
Ceramic, porcelain, and
stoneware
Disposable polyester
cardboard
Fast-food packaging
Polystyrene CUDS!containers
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trims
Glassware
Oven-to-table ware
Fine glassware
Glass jars
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Can be used in small quantities to protect
areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur
if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too
much foil is used.
Do not preheat for more than eight minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable, unless
decorated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these
materials.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may
cause the polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated
suddenly.
Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
microwave, and can shatter.
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