Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting
of Cookware
Microwave Uses
Foil-lined paper bags and
boxes
Foil baking trays
Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots,
pans, thermometers, skewers
and twist ties
jars and bottles
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and
cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Paper towels, paper napkins
and wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking bags,
boil-in bags and storage bags
Paperboard trays used for
frozen entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used
for frozen entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
Avoid using.
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in.
or metal
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil
is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.
Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can
build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if
food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper
that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into
them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using
recycled paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Cookware Tips
●
Always check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations
before using any cookware in the
oven.
●
Before purchasing cookware or
preparing food in cookware, check
its size to make sure it will fit in
the oven.
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