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A32727, SCA R2398 O/M
GLASSWARE/
CERAMIC
(HEAT RESISTANT)
METAL COOKWARE
PLASTIC WRAP
OVEN BAGS
ALUMINIUM FOIL
STRAW AND WOOD
PAPER
PLASTIC COOKWARE
MICROWAVE SAFE
THERMOMETERS
•MICROWAVE SAFE
•CONVENTIONAL
GLASSWARE
• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for
short periods for heating foods.
CERAMIC
• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.
• Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.
• Avoid using antique pottery.
• If unsure, check with the manufacturer.
• Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the micro-
wave oven.
• Microwave energy is reflected by metal.
• Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.
• Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended
cooking time.
• When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.
• Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.
• Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and
fish when cooking or defrosting.
• Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave
safe dish.
• If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing
2.5 cm room between the walls of the oven.
• Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in the
microwave oven.
• Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent
splatters.
• Ideal for low heat cooking, such as reheating or very short
cooking times and for foods with low fat, sugar or water content.
Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your
oven.
• Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE
Use
Advice
Utensil
YES
NO
YES
FOR
SHIELDING
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
