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Materials suitable for microwaves
In general, in order for all of the food to be
reached, the materials used for microwave
cooking must be transparent to microwave
energy.
Below is a table of materials to use and
those not to use:
MATERIALS TO USE
Glass*
• Baking ware
• Glasses
•
Glass jars
Porcelain
Ceramic
Plastic*
• Containers
• Plastic wrap
*only if heat-resistant
NOT TO BE USED
Metal
• Aluminium foil
• Aluminium trays
• Plates
• Metal utensils
• Freezer bags tie wraps
Wood
Crystal glasses
Paper
Expanded polystyrene
containers
*only if heat-resistant
Use
Always remove the
covers.
Only where suitable
for microwave use.
Where film is used it
must not come into
contact with the
food.
These can lead to
arcing or sparks.
Risk of fire.
Risk of food
contamination.
Dishes must be free of metal
decorations.
Testing dishes
The microwave function can be
used without any food inside the
oven only for this test.
To check whether or not cookware is
suitable for use with microwave cooking
carry out this simple test:
1. Remove all accessories from the oven
cavity.
2. Place the cookware to be tested into the
oven cavity.
3. Select the maximum power level (e.g.
1000W).
4. Set a cooking time of 30 seconds.
5. Start cooking.
Unsuitable cookware
Risk of damage to the appliance
• If there is crackling or if sparks are
emitted from the cookware then
immediately terminate the test. In this
instance the cookware is not suitable for
microwave cooking.
6. At the end of the test the cookware must
be either cold or slightly warm. If the
cookware is hot then it should be
considered as unsuitable for microwave
use.
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