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MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensil Guide Table
Utensils Safe Comments
Aluminium Foil
NOTE
Can be used in small quantities to protect
against over cooking. Arcing can occur if too
close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Crust Plate
SAFE
Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
China and Earthenware
SAFE
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable, unless deco-
rated with a metal trim.
Disposable polyester cardboard dishes
SAFE
Some frozen foods are packaged in these
dishes.
Fastfood
Packaging
• Polystyrene cup containers
SAFE
Can be used to warm food. Over heating may
cause polystyrene to melt.
• Paper bags or newspaper
X
May catch fire.
• Recycled paper or metal trims
X
May cause arcing.
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
SAFE
Can be used unless decorated with a metal
trim.
• Fine glassware
SAFE
Can be used to warm food or liquid. Delicate
glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
• Glass jars
SAFE
Must remove lid. Suitable for warming only.
Metal
• Dishes
X
May cause arcing or fire.
• Freezer bag twist ties
X
May cause arcing or fire.
Paper
• Plates, cups napkins and
kitchen paper
SAFE
For short cooking times and warming, also to
absorb excess moisture.
• Recycled paper
X
May cause arcing.
Plastic
• Containers
SAFE
Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic.
Some other plastics may warp or discolour at
higher temperatures. Do not use melamine
plastic.
• Cling film
SAFE
Take care when removing as hot steam will
escape.
• Freezer bags
NOTE
Only if boilable or ovenproof. Should not be
airtight, prick with a fork if necessary.
Wax or greaseproof paper
SAFE
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
spattering.
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