Utensils
See the list below of “Materials you can use in a microwave oven” and “Materials
to be avoided in a microwave oven”. There may be certain non-metallic utensils
that are not safe for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in
question following the procedure below.
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.
Never exceed 1 minute cooking time when doing a utensil test.
Materials you can use in a microwave oven
Utensil
Comments
Aluminium foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing may
occur if the foil is too close to the oven walls. The foil should be
kept at least 2.5cm away from the oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow the manufacturers instructions. The bottom of the
browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable.
Incorrect use may cause the turntable to break
.
Dinnerware
Check that the dinnerware is microwave-safe only. Do not use
cracked or chipped dinnerware dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until it is just
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and they 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 manufacturers instructions. Do not close with a metal
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups
Use for short-term cooking and warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Ensure the utensil is marked “microwave
safe”. Some plastic containers may soften as the food gets hot.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food when
possible.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only. (Meat and candy thermometers)
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain moisture.
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