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Materials you can use in the microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminium foil
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent
overcooking. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least
3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Applies only to warm the food. Most of the 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 the
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow
steam to escape.
Paper plates
and cup
Applies only for short time cooking or warming. Please stay and keep your eyes on
the container while cooking.
Kitchen towel
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing oil. Applies only for short time cooking.
Please stay while cooking
Parchment
paper
Use as a cover on food to prevent splattering.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only, please follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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 candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent food splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminium tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
May cause arcing. Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause 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.
