Materials you can use in microwave oven
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates and
cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Microwave-safe only ( meat and candy thermometers).
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Should be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers
soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by package.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.The bottom of browning dish
must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect
usage may cause the turntable to break.
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Wood
Plastic foam
Paper bags
Metal twist ties
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Food carton with
metal handle
Aluminum tray
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may
split or crack.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature.
May cause a fire in the oven.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
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