Russell Hobbs RHM2021

MATERIAL YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
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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 a 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 turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break
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 short-term cooking
only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "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 and sugar thermometers)
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.
MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or
metal-trimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
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