UTENSILS GUIDE
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic
pierced before cooking.
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the
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
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If
utensil in question following the procedure below.
CAUTION -
pouches should be
microwave oven."
in doubt, you can test the
utensil in question.
cooking.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.
Follow manufacturer* 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.
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* instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short*erm cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer* 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.
Browning dish
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Dinnerware
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