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Containers to use
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your
cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability
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your microwave, check by the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug with 300 ml (
½
pt)
cold water.
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3. Heat on 1000 W for 1 minute.
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it will remain cool, whilst the water in the jug will begin to
feel warm. If the testing dish feels warm, do not use as it is obvious ly absorbing microwave
energy.
N.B. This test does not apply to plastic or metal based con tainers e.g. Le Creuset
®
style dishes,
which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.
Oven glass
Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex
®
, is ideal. Do
not use delicate glass which may crack due to the heat from the
food. Do not use lead crystal which may crack or arc.
China and ceramic
Everyday glazed china plates, saucers, bowls, mugs and cups
can be used if they are heat resis tant. Porcelain and ceramic
are also ideal. Fine bone china should only be used for
reheating for short periods, otherwise the change in
tempera ture may crack the dish or craze the finish. Do not use
dishes with a metal rim or pattern. Do not use jugs or mugs
with glued handles, since the glue can melt in a microwave.
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