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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to
cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook-
ing. Arcing can occur if foil Is too close to oven walls. The
foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of
browning dish must be at least 3/lsinch above the turnta-
ble, Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glassjars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food untiljust
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 use cracked 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.
Paper towels 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 as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain
moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing, 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 arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags 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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