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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover
thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing
can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should
be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning
dish must be at least 3/16inch (5 mm) above the turntable.
Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes,
Follow manufacturer's instructions, Do net close with metal
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Should be labeled "Microwave Safe." Some plastic
containers soften as the food inside gets hot.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam cups
Wood
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal trim may cause arcing,
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may
split or crack.