Advertisement
Cookware and
Utensil
Guide
ITEM
MICROWAVE
COMMENTS
Aluminum
Foil
Yes
for
Shielding
only
Small
strips of
foil
can be molded around
thin
parts
of
meat
or poultry
to
prevent overcooking. Arcing
can
occur
if
foil
is
too close
to
oven
wall
or
if
too
much
foil is
used.
Browning
Dish
Yes
Browning
dishes
are
designed
for
microwave
cooking
only.
Check
browning
dish information
for
instructions
and
heating
chart.
Do
not
preheat
tor
more
than
6
minutes.
Brown
paper bags
No
May
cause a
fire in
the
oven.
Dinnerware
Labeled
"Microwave-Safe"
Other Dinnerware
Yes
?
Check
manufacturers'
use and
care
directions
for
use
in
microwave
heating.
Some
dinnerware
may
state
on
the
back
of
the
dish,
"Oven-Microwave
Safe".
Use
CONTAINER TEST
below.
Disposable
polyester
Paperboard Dishes
Yes
Some
frozen
foods are
packaged
in
these
dishes.
Can
be
purchased
in
grocery
stores.
Fast
Food
Carton
with
Metal
Handle
No
Metal handle
may
cause
arcing.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Microwave-safe
Voc
TtJS
Yes
Frozen
dinners
may
be
heated
in
foil
tray,
if
tray
is
less
than
3
/«-in.(2
cm)
high.
Place
foil
tray
in
center
of
oven.
Leave
at
least
1
-in.
(2.5
cm) space between
foil
tray
and oven
walls.
Heat
only
1
foil
tray
in
the
oven
at
a
time.
For containers
more
than
3
A-inch
(2
cm) deep.remove
food
and
place
in
a
similar
size
microwave-safe
container.
VJ
idoo
ociio
Yes,
use
caution
Remove
lid.
Heat
food
untiljust
warm,
not
HOT. Most
glass
jars
are
not
heat
resistant.
Do
not
use
for
cooking.
Glassware
Heat
Resistant
Oven
Glassware
&
Ceramics
Yes
Ideal
for
microwave
cooking
and
browning.
(See
CONTAINER TEST
below)
Metal
Bakeware
No
Not
recommended
for
use
in
microwave
ovens.
Metal
Twist-Ties
No
May
cause
arcing
which
could
cause
a
fire in
the
oven.
Ovpn
("Innkinn
Ran
VVCII vUUIMI
1^
UCIU
Yes
Follow manufacturers'
directions.
Close
bag
with
the nylon
tie
provided,
a
strip
cut
from
the
end
of
the bag, or
a piece
of
cotton
string.
Do
not close with
metal
twist-tie.
Make
six
1
/2-inch
(1
cm)
slits
near
the
closure.
Yes
Use
to
warm
cooked
foods,
and
to
cook
foods
that
require
short
cooking times
such
as
hot
dogs.
Paper Towels
&
Napkins
Yes
Use
to
warm
rolls
and sandwiches by
microwave.
Parchment Paper
Yes
Use
as a cover
to
prevent
spattering.
Safe
for
use
in
microwave, microwave/convection
and
conventional ovens.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
Reheat
&
Storage
Melamine
Yes
Yes,
use
caution
No
Should be
labeled, "Suitable
for
Microwave
Heating."
Check
manufacuters'
directions
for
recommended
uses.
Some
microwave-safe
plastic
dishes are
not suitable
for
cooking foods
with high
fat
or
sugar
content.
The
heat from
hot
food
may
cause
the
plastic to
warp.
This
material
absorbs microwave
energy.
Dishes get
HOT!
Plastic
Foam
Cups
Yes,
use
caution
Plastic
foam
will
melt
if
foods reach
a
high
temperature.
Use
to bring
foods
to
a low
serving temperature.
Plastic
Wrap
Yes
Use
to
cover food during cooking
to
retain
moisture
and
prevent
spattering.
Should be
labeled "Suitable
for
Microwave
Heating".
Check
package
directions.
Straw, Wicker,
Wood
Yes
Use
only
for
short
term
reheating
and
to
bring
food
to
a
low
serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe,
only
Conventional
Yes
No
Use
only
microwave-safe
meat and candy
thermometers.
Not
suitable
for
use
in
microwave
oven,
will
cause
sparks
and
get
hot.
Wax
paper
Yes
Use
as
a
cover
to
prevent
spattering
and
to retain
moisture.
|
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN
USE:
Fill
a
1-
cup
glass
measure
with
water
and
place
it
in
the
microwave oven
along
with the
container
to
be
tested;
heat
one
(1)
minute
at
P10
(HIGH).
If
the container
is
microwave
oven-safe
(transparent
to
microwave
energy), the container
should
-
remain comfortably
cool
and
the
water should
be
hot.
If
the container
is
hot,
it
has absorbed
some
microwave energy and
should
NOT
be
used. This
test
cannot be used
for
plastic
containers.
6
Advertisement
