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Limited use items
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Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed
areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.
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Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled "Microwave
Safe". If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.
Never use dishes with metallic trim.
•
Plastic — Use only if labeled "Microwave Safe". Other plastics can melt.
•
Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as they are
flammable.
Not recommended
•
Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave
and can shatter.
•
Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are
designed for microwave use.
•
Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue
on food.
•
Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can
melt in the microwave.
Testing utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this
test:
1.
Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with
water and put it inside your oven, next
to the dish you want to test.
2.
Set the microwave to 1 minute using
the numeric buttons, and then touch
the START button. This will heat the
glass and dish for one minute at High
power.
When the microwave stops, the water
should be warm and the dish you are
testing should be cool.
If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing
microwave energy and is not acceptable for
use in the microwave.
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