Materials you can use in microwave oven
Materials to avoid using in the 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 a least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least
3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe 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 resistant and may break
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow
steam to escape.
Paper plates
and cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-
term cooking only.
Parchment
paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled
"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.
Plastic wrap
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 sugar thermometers)
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.
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-
trimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
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
Expanded polystyrene 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.
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