HINTS AND TIPS
MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE
Cookware
Aluminium foil/
containers
China and ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/polystyrene e.g.
fast food containers
Freezer/roasting bags
Paper-plates, cups and
kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper and
newspaper
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Microwave
safe
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Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as
arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
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Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are
usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or
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crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using
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microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour
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at high temperatures.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable
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for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may
melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken
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as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these materials as
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overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause arcing and may
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lead to fire.
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