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NOTES ON COOKWARE
Materials you can use in microwave oven:
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil 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 oven walls. The foil
should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of
browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above
the bottom.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer‘s instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove 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 bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat.
Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering
or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Should be labeled „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 directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat) thermometers.
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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