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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking.
See above for further instructions "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." 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 by 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 utensil is warm, do not use if for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry
to prevent overcooking.
Remarks
Aluminium foil
Arcing can occur if foil is
too close to oven walls.
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
The foil should be a least 1 inch
(2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
wrap to touch food.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch
(5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. 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.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to
escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking
only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "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.
Microwave-safe only (meat and sugar thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
UTENSILS
Utensils
MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminium tray
Food carton with metal handle
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Expanded polystyrene may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high
temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
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