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3.1 Materials suitable for microwaves
In general, in order for all of the food to be
reached, the materials used for microwave
cooking must be transparent to microwave
energy.
Below is a table of materials to use and
those not to use:
MATERIALS TO USE:
- Glass (always remove the lids)*
• Baking ware
• Glasses
• Cans
- Porcelain
- Ceramic
- Plastic (only where suitable for
microwave use)*
• Containers
• Plastic wraps (must not come into contact
with the food)
*only if heat-resistant.
MATERIALS NOT TO USE:
- Metal (can lead to arcing or sparks)
• Aluminium foil
• Aluminium trays
• Plates
• Metal utensils
• Freezer bags tie wraps
- Wood
- Crystal glasses
- Paper (risk of fire)
- Polystyrene containers (danger of
contamination of foodstuffs)
Dishes must be free of metal
decorations.
Do not use metal accessory trays
in the microwave or combined
microwave functions.
