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• Some containers and/or plates
may appear suitable for use
in the microwave oven but
may be coated in a glaze that
will absorb the microwave
energy, overheat and cause the
container to crack. The glaze
may also prevent the food from
heating/cooking.
• Food and/or liquids should not
be heated or cooked directly on
the glass turntable. Food and/
or liquids must be placed into
a suitable microwave-proof
container before placing onto
the glass turntable.
• Food and/or liquids should not
be heated or cooked in plastic
or paper containers or bags,
unless specified a suitable for
use by the manufacturer, due
to the possibility of containers
exploding or igniting.
• When heating food in plastic
or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
• Metal clips or twist ties
should be removed from the
packaging as these could cause
sparking and/or fire.
• Do not use recycled paper or
kitchen paper towelling when
cooking. Recycled paper may
contain small metal or other
impurities which could cause
sparking and/or fire.
• Do not use metal containers or
utensils in the microwave oven
as these could cause sparking
and/or fire.
• Only use utensils that are
suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
• Food grade foil should not be
used in the microwave oven as
this could cause sparking and/
or fire.
• Ensure that lids and caps
covering containers are
removed prior to placing
liquids and/or foods into the
microwave oven.
• Feeding bottles and baby food
jars should have lids and caps
removed before warming or
heating in the microwave oven.
To avoid burns or scalding after
heating, the contents should
be stirred or shaken and
the temperature checked
before serving.
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