GB
74
Materials that can not be used when cooking in a microwave oven
Utensils and dishes
Notes
Aluminium trays and plates
Risk of bending. Move the food in a dish suitable for cooking in microwave ovens.
Food and cardboard boxes
with metal handle
Risk of bending. Move the food in a dish suitable for cooking in microwave ovens.
Metal dishes and dishes with
metal accessories
Metal prevents the penetration of microwave energy. Metal borders can bend.
Wired closing rings
There is danger of distortion and fire inside the oven.
Paper bags
Risk of catching fire. Risk of fire inside the oven.
Foam material
Due to high temperatures, the plastic foam can dissolve and degrade the food.
Wood
The wood dries and may break during cooking.
Use of materials for microwave grilling and cooking
Material
Microwave cooking
Grilling
Combination
Pyrex glass
Yes
Yes
Yes
Common glass
No
No
No
Ceramics designed for baking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plastic microwave dishes
Yes
No
No
Baking paper
Yes
No
No
Metal rack
No
Yes
No
Metal plate, tray
No
Yes
No
Aluminium foil
No
Yes
No