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Materials allowed for use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Follow manufacturer’s 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. Make sure there
is no metallic trim. 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. Pierce or
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 a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
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.
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 to avoid using in microwave oven
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- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause
trimmed utensils arching
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven
Paper bags May cause 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 and may split / crack.
