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Testing suitability of cookware
Utensils should be checked to ensure they
are suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
Place the cookware in the microwave
along with a glass half full of water. Heat on
full power for one minute. If the cookware
feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just
slightly warm, you can use it for reheating
but not for cooking. If the dish is room
temperature, it is suitable for microwave
cooking.
Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels,
plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and
cardboard are great convenience utensils.
Always be sure containers are filled with
food to absorb energy and thus avoid the
possibility of overheating or ignition.
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer
containers and plastic wraps may be used
in the microwave oven. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions when using
plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic
utensils with foods that have high fat or
sugar content since these foods reach high
temperatures and could melt some plastics.
Do not leave oven unattended, and look
at it from time to time when heating or
cooking food in plastic, paper or other
combustible containers.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic
trim should not be used in the microwave
oven, unless specifically recommended for
microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings, such
as bottles, should not be used for
microwave cooking.
Use caution when removing a lid or cover
from a dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used
to reheat foods in your microwave oven
providing the following rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more
than 3 cms (1 1/4”) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at least
two-thirds full of food. Empty
containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly
in the microwave oven and should
not be allowed to touch the sides. If
your oven has a metal turntable or
cooking rack, the foil container
should be placed on an upturned
ovenproof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-
used in the microwave oven.
If the microwave oven has been in use for
15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before
using it again.
The container and turntable may become
hot during use; take great care when
removing either from the oven. It is
advisable to use an oven cloth or glove
when doing so.
Remember when using an aluminium foil
container that the reheating or cooking
times may be longer than you are used to,
always ensure that the food is piping hot
before serving.
Food safety
Do not heat food in a can in the microwave
oven. Always remove the food to a suitable
container.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the
microwave oven, because the fat
temperature cannot be controlled,
hazardous situations can result.
Popcorn may be prepared in the
microwave oven, but only in special
packages or utensils designed specifically
for this purpose. This cooking operation
should never be unattended.
Pierce foods with non-porous skins or
membranes to prevent steam build-up and
