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UTENSILS
FOR MICROWAVE SAFE COOKING
NEVER USE IN YOUR
AND RE-HEATING USE:
MICROWAVE:
Glass Ceramic (such as Corningware )
Metal Pans or Bakeware
Heat Resistant Glass (such as Pyrex )
Dishes with Metalllic Edging
Microwave Safe Plastics
Non-Microwave-Safe Plastics
Paper Plates
Food Storage Bags
Microwave Safe Stoneware / Pottery
Metal Twist Ties
Browning Dishes (per mfrs instructions)
Brown Paper or Recycled Bags
Utensils made of wood, straw or wicker may be used for short term re-heating with foods low in
fat or sugar. Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in
the microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot
should not be used.
Paper Towels, Wax Paper and Microwave-Safe Lids are excellent choices to cover food while
cooking. Plastic Wrap may also be used but it should touch the food being heated and must be
vented to allow steam to escape. Microwave Oven Cooking Bags are good for large meats but
must be slit to allow steam to escape.
FOOD SAFETY -
United States Department of Agriculture Recommended Temperatures
145 F (63 C)
Beef, Lamb, or Veal cut into steaks, chops, or roasts
160 F (71 C) Pork, Ground Meat, Seafood, Eggs Dishes, or Frozen Prepared Foods
165 F (74 C)
Leftovers, Ready To Heat, Carry Out, Chicken, Turkey, or Ground Poultry
Temperature should be checked with a meat thermometer in a thick, dense area away from bone
or fat. Never leave the thermometer in unless it is microwave approved.
GENERAL SAFETY -
Always use pot holders when removing utensils from the microwave oven.
Avoid steam burns by lifting the farthest edge of a dish covering / open cooking bags away
from the face and hands.
Do not leave the microwave operating unattended to prevent over cooking
Store and handle food carefully to minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
Keep the waveguide cover clean and free of debris which can cause arcing and fires.
Never store items in the microwaven oven when not in use.
Exercise care to avoid contacting the door latch while removing items from the oven.
Maintain at least 1” clearance from all sides and the top while cooking - nothing should contact
the sides of the oven in operation.
Children should never be allowed to use the microwave oven without close supervision.
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