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Metal
or
partially metal pots, pans,
thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glassjars and bottIes
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Paper towels,
paper
napkins and
wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking
bags,
boil-in
bags and storage 13ags
Paperboar[l trays used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
Avoid using.
YOL] can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.)
is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and
Arcing can occur if foil
skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.
Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can
build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if
food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer's
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled
paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
cookware
Tips
~Always check the cookware manufacturer's
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven,
~Before purchasing cookware or
cookware, check its size to make
in the oven.
preparing food
sure it will fit
in
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