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3.12.25 Materials you can use in a microwave oven
Material Remarks
Aluminium foil To be used for shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to the cavity walls. The foil should be at least 2.5 cm away from the
cavity walls.
Browning dish Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must
be at least 5 mm thick above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with a metal tie.
bags Make slits in the bag to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short-term cooking/warming only.
and cups Do not leave the oven unattended whilst cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat.
Use under supervision and for short-term cooking only.
Parchment Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming
paper
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It should be
labelled as “microwave safe”. Some plastic containers soften as the food
inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit,
pierced or vented, as described by the package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow the plastic wrap to touch the food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only. Meat and candy thermometers.
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain moisture.
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