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Recommended
Paper towels
and napkins
Use for short-term heating and
covering; these absorb excess moisture
and prevent spattering. Do not use
recycled paper towels, which may
contain metal and could ignite.
Glass and glass-
ceramic bowls
and dishes
Use for heating or cooking.
Paper plates
and cups
Use for short-term heating at low
temperatures. Do not use recycled
paper, which may contain metal and
could ignite.
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Thermometers
Use only those labeled "Microwave
Safe" and follow all directions. Check
the food in several places. Conventional
thermometers may be used on
microwave food once the food has been
removed from the oven.
Limited Use
CAUTION
Improper treatment to the material of limited use in the
microwave oven may result in oven damage, personal scald
and injury.
Limited Use
Aluminum foil
Use narrow strips of foil to prevent
overcooking of exposed areas. Using
too much foil can damage your oven, so
be careful. You should keep distance of 1
inch (2.54cm) between aluminum foil and
cavity.
Ceramic,
porcelain, and
stoneware
Use these if they are labeled "Microwave
Safe". If they are not labeled, test them to
make sure they can be used safely.
Plastic
Use only if labeled "Microwave Safe".
Other plastics can melt.
Straw, wicker,
and wood
For short-term heating, such as warming
dinner rolls for a few seconds. Baskets
and bowls may be flammable.
Not Recommended
WARNING
Do not use material not recommended in the oven.
Otherwise, oven damage, fire hazard, or personal burn,
scald or injury may occur.
Not Recommended
Glass jars and
bottles
Regular glass is too thin to be used
in a microwave. It can shatter and
cause damage and injury.
Paper bags
This is a fire hazard, except for
popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
Styrofoam plates
and cups
These can melt and leave an
unhealthy residue on food.
Plastic storage
and food
containers
Containers such as margarine tubs
can melt in the microwave.
Metal utensils
These can damage your oven.
Remove all metal before cooking.
Aluminium tray
May cause arcing. Avoid aluminium
foil this may cause arcing.
Take-out carton
with metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food to a
microwave-safe container.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal cookware, metal trim, and
metallic glazes may cause arcing.
Also avoid metal skewers and metal
twisties.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the
microwave oven and may split or
crack. Wooden bowls, baskets and
board will dry out and may split or
crack when used in the microwave.
Recycled paper
towels, paper
plates and cups
May contain metal and could ignite.
NOTE:
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes
very hot should not be used.
