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Cookware guide
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Cookware
Microwave-safe
Comments
Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins
and kitchen paper
✓
For short cooking times and warming. Also to
absorb excess moisture.
• Recycled paper
May cause arcing.
Plastic
• Containers
✓
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Some other plastics may warp or discolour
at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine
plastic.
• Cling film
✓
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch
the food. Take care when removing the film as
hot steam will escape.
• Freezer bags
✓✗
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be
airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Wax or grease-proof
paper
✓
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
spattering.
✓
: Recommended
✓✗
: Use caution
✗
: Unsafe
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