Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven; Materials To Be Avoided In Microwave Oven - Whirlpool MWO 625 SL Instruction Manual

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper

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
Wood
Remarks
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 2.5cm away from
oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 5mm 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 microwave glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave microwave
unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering 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. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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 microwave.
May cause a fire in the microwave.
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.
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