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See the list below of "Materials you can use in a microwave oven" and "Materials
to be avoided in a microwave oven". There may be certain non-metallic utensils
that are not safe for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in
question following the procedure below.
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml), along
with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.
Never exceed 1 minute cooking time when doing a utensil test.
Aluminium foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing may
occur if the foil is too close to the oven walls. The foil should be
kept at least 2.5cm away from the oven walls.
Follow the manufacturers instructions. The bottom of the
browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable.
Check that the dinnerware is microwave-safe only. Do not use
cracked or chipped dinnerware dishes.
Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until it is just
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and they may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturers instructions. Do not close with a metal
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking and warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Ensure the utensil is marked "microwave
safe". Some plastic containers may soften as the food gets hot.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food when
possible.
Microwave-safe only. (Meat and candy thermometers)
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain moisture.
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