What type of utencils to use in microwave?
Most kitchens are stocked with glass dishes, earthenware crocks, firm plastic bowl, paper and cardboard or basket ware that can be used in the microwave oven. Glass dishes with metallic gold or silver trims are unsuitable as they may spark when placed in the oven. Metal dishes, pans, thermometers, metal skewers or foil trays may not be used in any oven. Plastic that is labeled ‘dishwasher safe’ is often also microwave safe. Canned food should never be heated in the can and when foil is used, it should not touch the bottom, top or sides of a microwave oven. Clear, heatproof glass and ceramic bowls are oven safe and ideal microwave cooking containers. So is heavy pottery or chinaware, subject to the restrictions mentioned earlier. Corningware or Pyrex and similar brands are commonly used as microwave cookware. Heavy-duty plastic ‘speciality’ microwave cookware are excellent for microwave cooking and roasting. Check outlets for other brands. Heavy-duty Tupperware is suitable, but not the
