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03 COOKWARE GUIDE
cookware guide
For food to cook in the microwave oven, the
microwaves must be able to penetrate the food
without being reected 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
If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe, you
can perform the following simple test:
1. Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside your
oven next to the item to be tested.
2. Press the Add 30 sec button twice to heat them both for
one minute at high power.
After one minute, the water should be warm and the item
you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is
absorbing microwave energy and is not microwave-safe.
Cookware Comments
Aluminum 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 you use too
much foil.
Browning
plate
Do not preheat for more than eight
minutes.
Ceramic,
porcelain, and
stoneware
Porcelain, pottery, glazed
earthenware, and bone china are
usually suitable, unless decorated
with a metal trim.
Disposable
polyester
cardboard
Some frozen foods are packaged in
these materials.
Fast-food
packaging
Polystyrene
cups/
containers
Can be used to warm food.
Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
Paper bags or
newspaper
May catch re.
Recycled paper
or metal trims
May cause arcing.
Cookware Comments
Glassware
Oven-to-table
ware
Can be used, unless decorated with
a metal trim.
Fine glassware
Can be used to warm foods or
liquids. Delicate glass may break or
crack if heated suddenly.
Glass jars
Regular glass is too thin to be used
in a microwave, and can shatter.
Metal
Dishes,
Utensils
May cause arcing or re.
Freezer bag
twist ties
May cause arcing or re.
Paper
Plates, cups,
napkins, and
kitchen paper
For short cooking times and
warming. Also to absorb excess
moisture.
Recycled paper
Do not use recycled paper towels,
which may contain metal and may
catch re or cause arcing.
Plastic
Containers
Can be used if heat-resistant
thermoplastic. Some plastics
may warp or discolor at high
temperatures. Do not use Melamine
plastic.
Cling lm
Can be used to retain moisture.
Avoid wrapping the food too tightly.
Take care when removing the lm.
Hot steam will escape.
Freezer bags
Only if boilable or oven-proof.
Should not be airtight. Pierce with a
fork if necessary.
Wax or grease-
proof paper
Can be used to retain moisture and
prevent spattering.
Thermometer
Use only those marked “Microwave-
safe” and follow the directions.
Check the temperature in several
places. You can use conventional
thermometers on the food once the
food has been removed from the
oven.
Straw, wicker,
and wood
Use only for short-term heating, as
these materials are ammable.
: Recommended to use
: Use with Caution
: Unsafe to use / Do not use
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