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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces canbe usedto
cover thin partsof meat or poultry to prevent overcook-
ing. Arcingcanoccurif foil is tooclosetoovenwells.-rhe
foil should beat least 1 inch awayfrom ovenwalls,
Browningdish Follow manufacturer'sinstructions.The bottom of
browning dishmust be at least3/16inchabovetheturnta-
ble. Incorrectusagemay causethe turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safeonly.Followmanufacturer's instruc-
tions. Do not use crackedor chippeddishes.
Glassjars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may
break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is
no metallic trim. Do not usecracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
cups oven unattended while cooking.
Papertowels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use
with supervision for short-term cooking/warming only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe."
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets
hot. If this happens, discard the food. "Boiling bags"
and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.
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 asa cover to prevent splattering and to retain
moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May causearcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
metal handle dish.'
Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal
trimmed utensils trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcingand couldcauseafire in the oven.
Paperbags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven
and may split or crack.
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