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Cookware guide
Cookware guide
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food,
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they
Cookware
Microwave-
safe
Comments
Aluminum foil
Can be used in small quantities to protect areas
is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil
Crust plate
China and earthenware
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone
china are usually suitable, unless decorated with
Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups
containers
• Paper bags or
newspaper
• Recycled paper or
metal trims
Glassware
• Oven-to-tableware
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
Cookware
Microwave-
safe
Comments
Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins
and kitchen paper
• Recycled paper
Plastic
• Containers
Some other plastics may warp or discolour at
•
• Freezer bags
Wax or grease-proof
paper
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
: Recommended : Use caution : Unsafe
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