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Containers to use
When unsure that a cooking
con tainer is suitable for use in
your microwave, check by the
follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur -
ing jug with 300ml (
1
⁄
2
pt) cold
water.
2. Place it on the turntable
along side the dish to be
tested. If the dish you are
testing is a large dish, then
stand the measur ing jug on
top of the empty dish.
3. Heat on HIGH power for
1 minute.
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro -
waving, it will remain cool, whilst
the water in the jug will begin to
feel warm. If the testing dish feels
warm, do not use as it is obvious ly
absorbing microwave energy.
N.B. This test does not apply to
plastic or metal based con tainers
e.g. Le Creuset
®
style dishes,
which should not be used as they
are cast iron covered with enamel.
OVEN GLASS
Everyday glass that is
heat resistant e.g. Pyrex
®
,
is ideal for Microwave,
Convection or
Combination cooking. DO
NOT USE FOR
GRILLING. Do not use
delicate glass or lead crystal which may
crack or arc.
CHINA AND CERAMIC
Everyday glazed china, porcelain or ceramic
plates, bowls, mugs and
cups can be used if
they are heat resis tant.
Fine bone china should
only be used for
reheating for short
periods. Do not use
dishes with a metal rim
or pattern. Do not use
jugs or mugs with glued handles, since the
glue can melt. If dishes are heat resistant
they may be used on CONVECTION and
COMBINATION but not directly under the
GRILL.
POTTERY, EARTHENWARE, STONEWARE
If completely glazed, these
dishes are suitable. Do not
use if partially glazed or
unglazed, since they are
able to absorb water which
in turn absorbs microwave
energy, making the
container very hot and
slows down the cooking of food.
FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS
NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN FOIL OR
METAL con tai ners on
Microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will
not heat evenly, it may
also damage your oven.
Foil and metal containers can be used on
GRILL and CONVECTION modes and may
be used with care during certain
COMBINATION cooking as long as they are
not damaged or dented.
QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS
Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of
your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only.
