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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
Microwave
Comments
safe
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food
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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.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are
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usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
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Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break
or crack if heated suddenly.
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It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using
microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or
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discolour at high temperatures.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are
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suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties,
as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
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Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be
taken as overheating may cause fire.
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Always attend the oven when using these materials as
overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause arcing and
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may lead to fire.