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Manufacturer’s instructions should be checked to determine the suitability of individual
containers or utensils using each of the cooking functions.
The following chart provides general guidelines:
SUITABLE COOKING UTENSILS
Heat resistant containers
Metallic Trays
Plastic containers
Disposables
Other utensils
Do not use items with metallic
decoration.
Dual-ovenable plastic containers
(up to certain temperatures) are now
available.
Check manufacturer’s instructions
before use
Cling film should not come into
contact with food.
No kitchen utensil should be left in
food while it is cooking
Toughened glass
Vitreous ceramics
Earthenware
(
porcelain, crockery, china etc.)
Rigid, boilable, plastic
containers
Combustibles
(paper, card, etc)
Microwave-suitable cling film
Tie tags
Cutlery
Temperature probes
microwave only
Do not use metal items.
DO NOT USE METAL CONTAINERS these may cause arcing and damage the oven door and cavity
If you are unsure about the suitability of a non-metallic container the following test may be
perfomed:
1. Stand the container in the middle of the oven
2. Place a glass of water on the test container
3. Heat for 1 minute
4. USE if the water is warmer in the test container
DO NOT USE if the test container is warmer than the water.