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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
Aluminium foil
Browning 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-table ware
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
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microwave-
safe
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 eight 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.
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.
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