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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION,
BROIL, SLOW COOK
HIGH MIX/ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Microwave-safe
plastic containers
YES - Use for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable
for cooking foods with high
fat and sugar content. Follow
manufacturer’s directions.
NO NO
Plastic, Thermoset
®
YES YES - Are heat resis-
tant up to 425˚F. Do
not use for broiling.
yes
Plastic wrap YES - Use brands specially
marked for microwave use. DO
NOT allow plastic wrap to touch
food. Vent so steam can escape.
NO NO
Pottery, porcelain
stoneware
YES - Check manufacturer’s
recommendation for being
microwave safe.
YES YES - Must be
microwave safe
AND ovenable.
Styrofoam YES - For reheating NO NO
Wax paper YES - Good covering for cooking
and reheating.
NO NO
Wicker, wood, straw YES - May be used for short
periods of time. Do not use with
high fat or high sugar content
foods. Could char.
NO NO
DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the micro-
wave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, DO NOT use it for
microwaving.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before
you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determin-
ing correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Fisher & Paykel
is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.