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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
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 fi re in the oven.
May cause a fi re in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when ex-
posed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.
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