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Types of Container to Use
1. GLASS
DO USE: Heat resistant glass eg. Pyrex
®
DO NOT USE:
Delicate glass, lead crystal, etc, which may crack or arc.
2. CHINA/CERAMICS
DO USE: Glazed china dishes, porcelain and ceramic dishes
designed for cooking.
DO NOT USE:
Fine bone china dishes with metal patterns. Jugs with
glued handles.
3. POTTERY/EARTHENWARE/STONEWARE
DO USE: If completely glazed.
DO NOT USE:
If unglazed - these dishes can absorb water which
absorbs energy.
This makes the dish hot and increases the heating time.
4. FOIL/METAL
DO USE: Small amounts of aluminium foil can be used to shield
joints of meat during DEFROSTING - take care that foil
doesn’t touch sides or door.
DO NOT USE:
Metal platters, Wire Rack Shelf, METAL SKEWERS, any
dish with METAL PATTERN or TRIM.
DO NOT USE FOIL CONTAINERS - ARCING may occur
as they become DENTED / DAMAGED. Do not use Le
Crueset-style dishes (Cast iron covered by enamel).
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