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Dishes for microwave ovens
CAUTION!
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Tightly sealed containers heated in a microwave can be explosive.
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Sealed containers should be opened and plastic bags should be poked a few times with a fork in order to allow
steam to escape before being placed in the microwave oven.
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If you are unsure about using a certain dish in the microwave oven, then conduct a test.
Checking dishes before using them in the microwave
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Place the dish in the cooking chamber of the oven (a plate, for example) and place a glass cup of water in the
center of the dish.
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Set the microwave to maximum power and heat for no more than one minute.
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Carefully touch the dish you are testing: if it heated up and the water in the cup is cold, than the dish should not
be used in the microwave.
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Avoid testing dishes for more than one minute.
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.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at the turntable to
break.
Dinnerware
Microwavesafe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resist
ant and may break.
Glassware
Heatresistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to bags allow
steam to escape.
Paper plates
Use for short term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while and cups
cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision and only for short
term cooking.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Microwavesafe 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 pack
age.
Plastic wrap
Microwavesafe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow
plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwavesafe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwavesafe dish.
Food carton with
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwavesafe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
trimmed utensils
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.
Description
A. Control
panel
B. Rotating socket
C. Rollerring
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