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UTENSILS
REMARKS
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.
MATERIALS NOT SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVE OVENS
UTENSILS
REMARKS
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with su-
pervision 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 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.
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.
MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVE OVENS