MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
UTENSILS
REMARKS
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
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.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard. Use an oven mitt or tea towel when handling
containers and utensils that have been heated in the microwave. Use
below table as a reference.
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