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Materials that can be used in a microwave oven
Cookware
Comments
Browning plate
Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning plate must
be at least 5 mm above the turntable. Improper use may cause cracking of the
turntable.
Dinner dishes
Suitable for microwave ovens only. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. Do
not use cracked or chipped cookware.
Glass jars
Always remove the lid. Use only for heating food to a suitable temperature.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may explode.
Glassware
Use only heat-resistant glassware in the microwave oven. Make sure that there
are no metal frames. Do not use cracked or chipped cookware.
Bags for microwave
cooking
Observe the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not seal with metal clamps.
Paper plates and
cups
Cut through to allow the steam to escape. Use only for short cooking / heating.
Do not leave the oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food to be heated to absorb fat. Use only for short cooking under
constant surveillance.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splashing or as a container for evaporation.
Plastics
Suitable for microwave ovens only. Should be labelled „for use in microwave
ovens.” Some plastic containers soften when the content is warmed up. Bags
for microwave cooking and sealed plastic bags must be pierced or incised, or
vented according to the directions on the package.
Plastic packaging
Suitable for microwave ovens only. Use to cover food during cooking in order to
maintain moisture. Do not let plastic packing touch the food.
Thermometers
Suitable for microwave ovens only (thermometers for meat and sugar).
Wax paper
Used as a covering to prevent splashing and to keep moisture.
Cookware material
Microwaves
Grill
Combi Mode
Heat-resistant glass
YES
YES
YES
Regular glass
NO
NO
NO
Heat-resistant ceramics
YES
NO
NO
Microwave-safe plastic utensils
YES
NO
NO
Kitchen paper
YES
NO
NO
Metal container
NO
YES
NO
Metal rack (provided for the oven)
NO
YES
NO
Aluminium foil and foil containers
NO
YES
NO
COOKWARE