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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
1
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Aluminum foil
Shielding
only. Small smooth
pieces can be used to cover
thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking.
Arcing
can occur if foil is
too close to oven walls. The foil should
be at least 2.5 cm away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The
bottom of
browning
dish must be at least 5 mm above the turntable.
Incorrect
usage may cause the turntable
to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe
only. Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always
remove
lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant
and may break.
Glassware
Heat-resistant
oven glassware
only. Make sure there is no
metallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
bags
Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Do not close with metal
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
Use for short-term
cooking/warming
only. Do not leave
cups
oven unattended
while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating
and absorbing
fat. Use with
supervision
for a short-term
cooking only.
Parchment
paper
Use as a cover to prevent
spattering
or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic
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.
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 to retain
moisture.
Materials
to be avoided
in
microwave
oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum
tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microweve-safe
dish.
Food carton with
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal-
Metal shields the food from microwave
energy. Metal trim
trimmed
utensils
may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate
the liquid inside
when exposed
to high temperature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
oven and
may split or crack.
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