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Suitable Cookware to use in Microwaves
1. The ideal material for a microwave utensil is a microwave safe
transparent plastic dish.
2. Microwaves cannot pass through metal. Metallic utensils, dishes
with metallic trim and aluminium foil should not be used.
3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking as
they may contain small metal fragments which can cause sparks
and/or fires.
4. Round/oval dishes rather than square dishes are recommended,
as food in the corners tends to overcook.
Cookware
Microwave Cooking
Heat Resistant Glass
YES
Non Heat Resistant Glass
NO
Heat Resistant Ceramics
YES
Microwave Safe Plastics
YES
Metal Tray
NO
Aluminium Foil
NO
Metal Rack
NO
Foil Containers
NO
Kitchen Paper
YES
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml)
along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use
it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.