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Plastic
Many plastic containers are designed for
microwave use, but do not use for cooking
foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that
require long cooking times e.g. brown rice.
Only use Tupperware
®
containers if they are
designed for microwave use. Do not use
Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons
or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the
heat from the food. If heatproof they can be
used for COMBINATION cooking. DO NOT
USE UNDER THE GRILL.
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can only be used
for microwave cooking e.g. covering blind pastry cases and for
cover ing bacon to prevent splattering. ONLY USE FOR SHORT
COOKING TIMES. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF KITCHEN TOWEL.
ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH.
Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres.
If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel, check first that it is
recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated
cups or plates as the finish may melt. Greaseproof paper can be used
to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers,
to stop splattering. White paper plates can be used for SHORT RE-
HEATING TIMES, on MICROWAVE only.
Wicker, wood, straw baskets
Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave.
DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE.
Cling film
Microwave cling film can only be used for covering food that is
reheated by microwave. It is also useful for covering food to be
cooked, but care should be taken to avoid the film being in direct
contact with the food eg. Do not line dishes with cling film. DO NOT
USE ON ANY OTHER COOKING MODE.
Roasting bags
Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to tent a joint, for
roasting by power and time. Do not use the metal twists supplied,
when using MICROWAVE or COMBINATION.
Aluminium foil
Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to SHIELD joints
of meat during defrosting and cook ing by Microwave, as the
microwaves cannot pass through the foil, this prevents the parts
shielded from overcook ing or over de frost ing. Take care that the foil
does not touch the sides or roof of the oven, as this may cause arcing
and damage your oven.
Containers to use
