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cookware guide
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 when choosing the cookware. If the
cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether
and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
cookware
microwave-safe
aluminum foil
crust plate
china and
earthenware
disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups
containers
• Paper bags or
newspaper
• Recycled paper or
metal trims
glassware
• Oven-to-tableware
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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
✓
8 minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed
✓
earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, unless
decorated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are
✓
packaged in these dishes.
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.
cookware
microwave-safe
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist
ties
paper
• Plates, cups,
napkins and kitchen
paper
• Recycled paper
plastic
• Containers
• Cling film
• Freezer bags
Wax or grease-proof
paper
: recommended
✓
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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.
May cause arcing or fire.
✗
✗
For short cooking times and
✓
warming. Also to absorb
excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
✗
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.
Can be used to retain moisture
✓
and prevent spattering.
: Use caution
: Unsafe
✓✗
✗
2014-05-16
9:17:33
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