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7. HINTS AND TIPS
7.1 Microwave safe cookware
Cookware
Microwave
safe
Comments
Aluminium foil/
containers
3 / 7
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield
food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the
oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not
recommended unless specied by the manufacturer.
Follow instructions carefully.
China and ceramics
3 / 7
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, except for those with metallic
decoration.
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
3
Care should be taken if using ne glassware as it can
break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal
7
It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using
microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to re.
Plastic/polystyrene
e.g. fast food
containers
3
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or
discolour at high temperatures.
Freezer/roasting bags
3
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are
suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal
ties, as they may melt or catch re due to the metal arcing.
Paper-plates, cups
and kitchen paper
3
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must
be taken as overheating may cause re.
Straw and wooden
containers
3
Always attend the oven when using these materials as
overheating may cause re.
Recycled paper and
newspaper
7
May contain extracts of metal which will cause arcing and
may lead to re.
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