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GLASSWARE/
CERAMIC
(HEAT RESISTANT)
METAL COOKWARE
PLASTIC WRAP
OVEN BAGS
ALUMINIUM FOIL
STRAW AND WOOD
PAPER
PLASTIC COOK-
WARE MICROWAVE
SAFE
BROWNING DISH
THERMOMETERS
• MICROWAVE SAFE
• CONVENTIONAL
YES
NO
YES
FOR
SHIELDING
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
Utensil
Use
Advice
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.
• For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in
contact with the food as it may melt.
• 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.
• These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short
cooking time.
• Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.
• Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.
• Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.
• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable
insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning
dish.
MICROWAVE
SAFE ONLY
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Cookware and Utensil Guide
