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Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the
microwave oven.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminium 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 2.5cm away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of
browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable.
Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until it’s warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and 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 manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates
and cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use
with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment
paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic
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.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
