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Cookware and cooking materials
Cookware and other materials must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot
holders because cookware may become hot.
Refer to the Materials you can use on page 6 and Materials to be avoided on page 7
tables as a guide, then test before using.
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in
doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensils test
1
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water, along with the
utensil in question.
2
Cook on maximum power for one minute.
Do not exceed one minute cooking time.
3
Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave
cooking.
4
To prevent the risk of fire, do not put hot pads, blankets, clothes, or other textiles in
oven.
Materials you can use
WARNING:
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and
plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.
MATERIAL
REMARKS
Browning dish
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish
must be at least 3/16-in. (5 mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may
cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Use microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass
jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
Use heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure that there is no metallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
bags
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with a metal tie. Make
slits to let steam escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave your microwave
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for
short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe.” Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions
.
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot.
“Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or
vented, as indicated on the package.
Plastic wrap
Use microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not let plastic wrap touch food.