Glassware
Heat‐resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal
bags
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates
Use for short‐term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
and cups
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short‐term cooking only.
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
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 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
Utensils
Aluminium tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal‐
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
NOTES:
• Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they may
become hot during cooking.
• Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.
• Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
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 oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
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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