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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
(Not included)
Remarks
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
placed smoothly on the ceramic board. Incorrect usage may the ceramic board
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 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 a
short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled
“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 a cover to prevent splattering and to help retain moisture
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
(Not included)
Remarks
Aluminium 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
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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