Suitable Ovenware - Sharp R-744 Mode D'emploi

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
Aluminium foil
Foil containers
Browning dishes
China and ceramics
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/Polystyrene e.g
fast food containers
Cling film
Freezer/Roasting bags
Paper - plates, cups and
kitchen paper
Straw and wooden con-
tainers
Recycled paper and
newspaper
WARNING:
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
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SUITABLE OVENWARE

Microwave Comments
Safe
✔ / ✘ 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
specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil®, fol-
low instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do
✔
not exceed the heating time given. Be very care-
ful as these dishes become very hot.
✔ / ✘ 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 crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware as
✘
it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp,
✔
melt or discolour at high temperatures.
It should not touch the food and must be pierced
✔
to let the steam escape.
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 fire due
to the metal 'arcing' .
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care
✔
must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Always monitor the oven when using these mate-
✔
rials as overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
✘
'arcing' and may lead to fire.
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2017-09-20 11:55:36