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About Microwave Cooking
5.
Please take precautions when testing all “microwave
-
safe” materials and or
containers.
6. DO NOT allow children to conduct this test.
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN A MICROWAVE | COOKWARE
It is not required to buy all new cookware after purchasing your microwave oven.
Many of the cookware pieces you already own can be used successfully in your new power
convection microwave oven.
The chart below will help you decide what utensils, containers and coverings may be used
with each feature. Make sure utensils DO NOT touch the interior walls of the oven during
cooking.
Cookware
Microwave
Convection
Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass,
Ceramic (Corning Ware ®,
Pyrex ®, etc.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Metal
No
Yes
No
Non-Heat Resistant Glass
No
No
No
Microwave-Safe Plastics
Yes
No
Yes
Plastic Films and Wraps
Yes
No
No
Paper Products
Yes
No
No
Straw, Wicker, Wood
No
No
No
Dinnerware: Microwave safe
only.
Follow manufacturer's
instructions. DO NOT use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Yes
No
No
Oven Cooking bags: Follow
manufacturer's instructions. DO
NOT close with metal ties. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wax Paper: Use as a cover to
prevent splattering & keep
moisture inside.
Yes
No
No
