18COOKING INSTRUCTIONSUtensil GuideOnly 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, withoutbeing reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If theutensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensiland indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.ā : Recommended useā² : Limited Useā : Not RecommendedAluminium foilCrust plateChina and earthenwareDisposable polyestercardboard dishesFast-food packagingā¢ Polystyrene cups containersā¢ Paper bags or newspaperā¢ Recycled paper or metal trimsGlasswareā¢ Oven-to-table wareā¢ Fine glasswareā¢ Glass jarsMetalā¢ Dishesā¢ Freezer bag twist tiesPaperā¢ Plates, cups, napkins andKitchen paperā¢ Recycled paperPlasticā¢ Containersā¢ Cling filmā¢ Freezer bagsWax or grease-proof paperUtensil Safe CommentsCan be used in small quantities to protect areas againstovercooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close tothe oven wall or if too much foil is used.Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone chinaare 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 thepolystyrene 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 absorbexcess moisture.May cause arcing.Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some otherplastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Donot use Melamine plastic.Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch thefood.Take care when removing the film as hot steam willescape.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.ā²āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā²ā