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cookware guide
For food to cook in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the
food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish.
It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore, look for cookware that is
marked microwave-safe.
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should
be used in a microwave oven.
MicroWaVE-safE uTEnsiLs
If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe or not, you can perform the
following simple test:
1.
Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside your oven next to the item to
be tested.
2.
Press the
add 30 sec.
button twice to heat them both for one minute at high power.
After one minute, the water should be warm and the item you are testing should be cool.
If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not microwave-safe.
cookware
Microwave-
safe
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aluminum foil
Can be used in small quantities to protect
areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur
if the foil is too close to the oven wall or you
use too much foil.
browning plate
Do not preheat for more than eight minutes.
disposable
polyester
cardboard
Some frozen foods are packaged in these
materials.
cookware
Microwave-
safe
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fast-food
packaging
Polystyrene cups/
containers
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may
cause the polystyrene to melt.
Paper bags or
newspaper
May catch fire.
Recycled paper or
metal trims
May cause arcing.
Glassware
Oven-to-table ware
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
trim.
Fine glassware
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated
suddenly.
Glass jars
Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
microwave, and can shatter.
Metal
Dishes, Utensils
May cause arcing or fire.
Freezer bag twist ties
May cause arcing or fire.
Paper
Plates, cups, napkins
and kitchen paper
For short cooking times and warming. Also
to absorb excess moisture.
Recycled paper
Do not use recycled paper towels, which
may contain metal and may catch fire or
cause arcing.
cookware
Microwave-
safe
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Plastic
Containers
Can be used if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Some plastics may warp or discolor at high
temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic.
Cling film
Can be used to retain moisture. Avoid
wrapping the food too tightly. Take care
when removing the film as hot steam will
escape.
Freezer bags
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be
airtight. Pierce with a fork if necessary.
Wax or grease-
proof paper
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
spattering.
Thermometer
Use only those marked “Microwave-safe”
and follow the directions. Check the
temperature in several places. You can use
conventional thermometers once the food
has been removed from the oven.
straw, wicker, and
wood
Use only for short-term heating, as these
materials are flammable.
ceramic, porcelain,
and stoneware
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
and bone china are usually suitable, unless
decorated with a metal trim.
: recommended to use
: use with caution
: unsafe to use /
do not use
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