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Containers to use
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
Convection or 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. for covering 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 when blind
baking pastry cases. White paper plates can
be used for
SHORT REHEATING 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.
Aluminium foil
Small amounts of smooth
aluminium foil can be used to
SHIELD
joints of meat during
defrosting and cooking by Microwave, as the
microwaves cannot pass through the foil, this
prevents the parts shielded from overcooking
or over defrosting. Take care that the foil does
not touch the sides or roof of the oven, as this
may cause arcing and damage your oven.
Aluminium foil can be used for Convection
cooking.
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, Combination or
Turbo-cook.
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