
10
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
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Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens
.
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 choosing the utensil
.
If the utensil is marked microwave
-
safe
,
you do not need to
worry
.
The following table lists various utensils and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven
.
: Recommended use
: Limited Use
: Not Recommended
Utensil
Safe
Comments
Aluminium ffoil
Crust p
plate
China aand eearthenware
Disposable p
polyester
cardboard ddishes
Fast
-
food p
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
Paper
• Plates
,
cups
,
napkins and
Kitchen paper
• Recycled paper
Plastic
• Containers
• Cling film
• Freezer bags
Wax o
or ggrease
-
proof p
paper
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 deco
-
rated 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
.
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
.