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Suitable ovenware
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to
penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of
cookware can be used as listed below.
Cookware
Microwave
Safe
Grill Convection Combination Comment
Aluminium
foil/Foil
Containers
/ /
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to
shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least
2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless
speci ed by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil®,
follow instructions carefully.
Browning
dishes
/
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very
careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and
ceramics
/ (With Conv.
only)
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone
china are usually suitable, except for those with
metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g.
Pyrex®
Care should be taken if using ne glassware as it
can break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal
x x
It is not recommended to use metal cookware
when using microwave power as it will arc, which
can lead to re.
Plastic/
Polystyrene
e.g fast food
containers
/
Care must be taken as some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high temperatures.
Cling lm
It should not touch the food and must be pierced
to let the steam escape.
Freezer/
Roasting bags
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags
are suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic
or metal ties, as they may melt or catch re due to
the metal ‘arcing’.
Paper - Plates,
cups and
kitchen paper
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause re.
Straw and
wooden
containers
Always attend the oven when using these
materials as overheating may cause re.
Recycled paper
and newspaper
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
‘arcing’ and may lead to re.
High rack/Low
rack/Baking
tray
It is not recommended to use metal cookware
when using microwave power as it will arc, which
can lead to re. May only be used when directed
in the user manual.
WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
NOTE: Do not leave your oven unattended while in use.
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