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About Microwave Cooking
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN A MICROWAVE
Arcing is a spark or electric flash that crackles and/or pops. Arcing can produce heat that is very
intense and can damage the interior of the microwave or container(s) used.
Arcing can also cause fire. Arcing occurs when metal containers are used in the microwave.
Arcing can also occur with the use of metal skewers, metal clamps, or twist ties from plastic bags
like bread bags.
To prevent arcing, use the charts to determine the materials that are microwave safe and follow
instructions from the container manufacturer.
Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking should be used carefully. Some plastic
containers advertised as “microwave safe” plastic containers may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions like their glass or ceramic counterparts. These containers may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware may ignite.
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Use ”microwave
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safe” plastics only in strict compliance with the
recommendations provided by the cookware manufacturer.
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DO NOT microwave empty cups or containers.
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DO NOT permit children to use plastic cookware unsupervised.
CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Tightly closed containers may explode.
Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before
cooking.
WARNING
Some non-metallic materials are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you
can test the material in questions using the following procedure:
MATERIAL / CONTAINER TEST:
1.
Fill a “microwave
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safe” container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) along with
the material you’re testing.
2. Cook on maximum power for 3
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seconds
3. Carefully feel the material or container. If the material or container is warm,
DO NOT use it for microwave cooking.
4. DO NOT exceed 1 minute cooking time for this test
