Sharp G-571VN-W, Operation Manual

GB-14

SUITABLE OVENWARE

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

Microwave 

Safe

Grill

Comments

Aluminium foil 

Foil Containers

✔

 / 

✘

✔

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.

 ed 

by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instruc-

tions carefully.

Browning dishes

✔

✘

Always follow the manufacturers instructions.

Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as 

these dishes become very hot.

China and ceramics

✔

 / 

✘

✘

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china 

are usually suitable, except for those with metallic 

decoration.

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

✔

✔

 ne glassware as it can 

break or crack if heated suddenly.

Metal

✘

✔

It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will 

 re.

Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast 

food containers

✔

✘

Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or 

discolour at high temperatures.

 lm

✔

✘

It should not touch the food and must be pierced to 

let the steam escape.

Freezer/Roasting bags

✔

✘

Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are 

suitable for microwave use.

Paper - Plates, cups and 

kitchen paper

✔

✘

Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or 

 re due to the metal ‘arcing’.

Straw and wooden 

Containers

✔

✘

Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.

 re.

Recycled paper and 

newspaper

✘

✔

Always attend the oven when using these materials as 

 re.

May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ 

 re.

 WARNING:

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of 

ignition.