1. GLASS
DO USE: Heat resistant glass eg. Pyrex
DO NOT USE: Delicate glass, lead crystal, etc, which may crack or
arc.
2. CHINA/CERAMICS
DO USE: Glazed china dishes, porcelain and ceramic dishes
designed for cooking.
DO NOT USE: Fine bone china dishes with metal patterns. Jugs
with glued handles.
3. POTTERY/EARTHENWARE/STONEWARE
DO USE: If completely glazed.
DO NOT USE: If unglazed - these dishes can absorb water which
absorbs energy.
This makes the dish hot and increases the heating
time.
4. FOIL/METAL
DO USE: Small amounts of aluminium foil can be used to
shield joints of meat during DEFROSTING - take
care that foil doesn’t touch sides or door.
DO NOT USE: Metal platters, Wire Rack Shelf, METAL SKEWERS,
any dish with METAL PATTERN or TRIM.
DO NOT USE FOIL CONTAINERS - ARCING may
occur as they become DENTED/DAMAGED. Do not
use Le Crueset-style dishes (Cast iron covered by
enamel).
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Types of Container to Use