Material You Can Use In Microwave Oven; Material To Avoid Using In The Microwave - DeLonghi D90N30ESLRIII-XC Installation & User's Instructions

Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or
Aluminum foil
poultry to prevent overcooking
Arcing can
occur if foil is
The foil should be a least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
too close to
oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least
Browning dish
3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or
Dinnerware
chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not
Glass jars
heat resistant and may break
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not
Glassware
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
bags steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
and cups cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-
Paper towels
term cooking only.
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture
paper
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled
"Microwave Safe".
Plastic 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
Plastic wrap
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 May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
utensils
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven
Expanded polystyrene may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to
Plastic foam
high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
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