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cookware guide
For food to cook in the microwave oven, the
microwaves must be able to penetrate the food
without being reflected or absorbed by the dish.
It is important to choose the correct cookware,
therefore, look for cookware that is marked
microwave-safe.
The following table lists various types of
cookware and indicates if and how they should
be used in a microwave oven.
mICROWAvE-SAfE UTENSILS
If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe or
not, you can perform the following simple test:
1. Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside
your oven next to the item to be tested.
2. Press the Add 30 sec. button twice to heat them
both for one minute at high power.
After one minute, the water should be warm and the item
you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then
it is absorbing microwave energy and is not microwave-
safe.
Cookware
Aluminum foil
Can be used in small quantities
to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur
if the foil is too close to the oven
wall or you use too much foil.
browning
Do not preheat for more than
plate
eight minutes.
Ceramic,
Porcelain, pottery, glazed
porcelain,
earthenware and bone china are
and
usually suitable, unless decorated
stoneware
with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged
disposable
polyester
in these materials.
cardboard
fast-food
packaging
Polystyrene
Can be used to warm food.
cups/
Overheating may cause the
containers
polystyrene to melt.
Paper bags or
May catch fire.
newspaper
Recycled
May cause arcing.
paper or metal
trims
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Cookware
Glassware
Oven-to-table
Can be used, unless decorated
ware
with a metal trim.
Fine
Can be used to warm foods or
glassware
liquids. Delicate glass may break
or crack if heated suddenly.
Glass jars
Regular glass is too thin to be
used in a microwave, and can
shatter.
metal
Dishes,
May cause arcing or fire.
Utensils
Freezer bag
May cause arcing or fire.
twist ties
Paper
Plates, cups,
For short cooking times and
napkins and
warming. Also to absorb excess
kitchen paper
moisture.
Recycled
Do not use recycled paper towels,
paper
which may contain metal and may
catch fire or cause arcing.
Plastic
Containers
Can be used if heat-resistant
thermoplastic. Some plastics
may warp or discolor at high
temperatures. Do not use
Melamine plastic.
Cling film
Can be used to retain moisture.
Avoid wrapping the food too
tightly. Take care when removing
the film as hot steam will escape.
Freezer bags
Only if boilable or oven-proof.
Should not be airtight. Pierce with
a fork if necessary.
Wax or
Can be used to retain moisture
grease-proof
and prevent spattering.
paper
Thermometer
Use only those marked
"Microwave-safe" and follow the
directions. Check the temperature
in several places. You can use
conventional thermometers once
the food has been removed from
the oven.
Straw,
Use only for short-term heating,
wicker, and
as these materials can be
flammable.
wood
: Recommended to use
: Use with Caution
: Unsafe to use / Do not use
Comments
cookware guide _15
2011-10-13
4:04:55
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