Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven; Materials To Be Avoided In Microwave Oven - Smeg AG820BC4 Instruction Manual

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials Comments
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 at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may 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 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 use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking Follow manufacturer instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
bags slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for shor time cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
and cups while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-time cooking only.
Parchment Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming.
paper
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer 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.
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 splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Comme ts
Materials
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
trimmed utensils
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 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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