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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 Oven 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.
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 Oven
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 or
Combination.
Containers to use
