CAUTION
UTENSILS
Personal Injury Hazard: It is
See the instructions on 'Materials you can use
hazardous for anyone other
in microwave oven or to be avoided in
than a competent person to
microwave oven.' There may be certain non-
carry out any service or repair
metalic utensils that are not safe to use for
operation that involves the
microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
removal of a cover which gives
utensil in question following the procedure
protection against exposure to
below.
microwave energy.
Utensil Test:
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.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials you can use 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 overcooking.
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil
should be at least 2.5cm away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer ’s instructions. The bottom of
browning dish must be at least 5mm 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
metalic 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.
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