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Plastic
Many plastic containers are designed for
microwave use, but do not use for cooking
foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that
require long cooking times e.g. brown rice.
Only use Tupperware
®
containers if they are
designed for microwave use. Do not use
Melamine. Never cook in margarine cartons
or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the
heat from the food.
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper
(kitchen towel) can only be used for
microwave cooking e.g. covering blind
pastry cases and for cover ing bacon to
prevent splattering.
Only use for short cooking times.
Never re-use a piece of kitchen towel.
Always use a fresh piece of paper for
each dish.
Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade
fibres.
If you are using branded re-cycled paper
towel, check first that it is recommended
for microwave use. Do not use waxed or
plastic coated cups or plates as the finish
may melt.
Greaseproof paper can be used to line the
base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e.g.
bacon rashers, to stop splattering. White
paper plates can be used for short
re heating times, on microwave only.
Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets
Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Do not use wooden dishes in your
microwave.
Cling film
Microwave cling film can only be used
for covering food that is reheated by
microwave. It is also useful for covering food
to be cooked, but care should be taken to
avoid the film being in direct contact with the
food eg. Do not line dishes with cling film.
Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful when slit up one
side to tent a joint, for roasting by power and
time. Do not use the metal twists supplied,
when using Microwave.
Aluminium Foil
Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil
can be used to shield joints of meat during
defrosting and cook ing by Microwave, as
the microwaves cannot pass through the
foil, this prevents the parts shielded from
overcook ing or over de frost ing. Take care
that the foil does not touch the sides or roof
of the oven, as this may cause arcing and
damage your oven.
Containers to Use
