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YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam
to escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or
metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical
‘arcing’.

YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from
time to time when cooking or reheating food in
disposable containers of plastic, paper or other
combustible material. Only use for warming food. Pay
special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in
your oven.

YES
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat
and moisture when warming food. Pay special
attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your
oven.

Heat resistant glass, 

(e.g. Pyrex®, 

Fire King®, 

Corning Ware ®).

Microwave-safe 

plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film,

microwave roasting

bags.

Heat-resistant china 

and ceramics.

Disposable containers:

Thin plastic, paper, 

straw and wooden 

containers.

Kitchen paper.

When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated
below. A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong
ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

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The temperature of the container is not a true
indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut
into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam. 

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as
cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to
prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturers' instructions.
Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only
use microwave popcorn within recommended
packaging (follow popcorn manufacturers’ instructions).
Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and
never cook for longer than instructed.

YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil
containers are not recommended unless specified by the
manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

Browning dishes
& self-heating 
packages.

Metal cookware.

Aluminium
foil & foil 
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".

For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking.  Where recommended, leave food to stand
after cooking or defrosting.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature. 

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Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be
watched, over-heating can lead to fire.
Good quality ingredients should be used for
microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are
recommended for casseroles. 

Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish,
chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and
yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be
pierced in several places before cooking or
reheating. If not, steam will build up and may
cause food to explode. 
Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole
hard-boiled eggs should not be cooked in
microwave ovens since they may explode
even after microwave cooking has ended. 
Canned potatoes should not be heated in
the microwave oven as they may burst.

Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish,
for example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks
should be placed on the outside of the dish.

Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from
being covered during microwave cookery, follow
recommendations where given and use vented
microwave cling film or a suitable lid.   

Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the
same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.

Food density and quantity affect the amount of
cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require
more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take
longer to cook than two.

Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use
By" date.

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Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
flat  pieces of foil.  After defrosting, wrap in foil and
allow meat to stand for at least 60 minutes, until
thoroughly defrosted.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
pieces of foil.  After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow
poultry to stand for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly
defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets. 

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and
turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.

Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times
during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Meat’ in the
charts on page 20.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and
turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary.

Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
suitable dish.       

NOTES:
• To defrost food, use either MEDIUM LOW/DEFROST

(30P) or LOW (10P) microwave power.

• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if

necessary.

• It is important to turn food over, separate (where

appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even
defrosting.

• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough

defrosting.

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