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Cooking instructions, Utensil guide – Magic Chef MCD1811ST User Manual

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Utensil Guide

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected
or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked
microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil and indicates whether and
how they should be used in a microwave oven.

: Recommended use

: Limited Use

: Not Recommended

Utensil

Safe

Comments

Aluminium foil

Crust plate

China and earthenware

Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes

Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups containers

• Paper bags or newspaper
• Recycled paper or metal trims

Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware

• Glass jars

Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties

Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins and

Paper towels

• Recycled paper

Plastic
• Containers

• Cling film

• Freezer bags

Wax or grease-proof paper

Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to
the oven wall or if too much foil is used.

Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.

Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.

Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.

May cause arcing or fire.

For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb
excess moisture.
May cause arcing.

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other
plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do
not use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the
food.
Take care when removing the film as hot steam will
escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight.
Prick with a fork, if necessary.

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.