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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Utensil Guide
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate
the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must
therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe,
you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil and
indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
● : Recommended use
▲ : Limited Use
✕ : Not Recommended
Utensil Safe Comments
Aluminium foil
▲
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.
Crisp plate
●
Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.
China and earthenware
●
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
and bone china are usually suitable,
unless deco-rated with a metal trim.
Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
●
Some frozen foods are packaged in these
dishes.
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups
containers
• Paper bags or
newspaper
• Recycled paper or
metal trims
●
✕
✕
Can be used to warm food. Overheating
may cause the polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
●
●
●
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.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
Utensil Safe Comments
Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
✕
✕
May cause arcing or fire.
Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins
and Kitchen paper
• Recycled paper
●
✕
For short cooking times and warming.
Also to absorb excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
Plastic
• Containers
• Cling film
• Freezer bags
●
●
▲
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Some other plastics may warp or
discolour at high temperatures. Do not
use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should
not touch the food.
Take care when removing the film as hot
steam will escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not
be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Wax or grease-proof
paper
●
Can be used to retain moisture and
prevent spattering.
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