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Materials you can use
MATERIAL
REMARKS
Aluminum foil
Use as shielding only. Small, smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or
poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is wrinkled or too close to
oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must be at
least 3/16-in. (5mm) 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 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 allow
steam to escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave the oven 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
allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Use microwave-safe only (such as meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided
MATERIAL
REMARKS
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Use a microwave-safe dish instead.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Use a microwave-safe dish instead.
Metal or metal
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. The 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.