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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to
cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook-
ing.
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.
The
foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of
browning dish must be at least
3
/
16
inch above the turnta-
ble. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions. 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
cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use
with supervision for short-term cooking/warming 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. If this happens, discard the food. “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 spattering and to retain
moisture.
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal
trim 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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