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MATERIAL 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 overcooking
Arcing can occur if foil is
too close to oven walls.
The foil should be a least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the
turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until
j
ust warm. Most
g
lass
j
ars are not heat resistant and may break
Glassware Heat-resistant oven
g
lassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chi
pp
ed dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Pa
p
er
p
lates and cu
p
s Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "Microwave Safe".
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wra
p
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 sugar thermometers)
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.
MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal
handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal 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 Expanded polystyrene 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.