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Materials you can use in your oven
Materials
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 at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven
walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacture's instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must
be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the truntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacture's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to warm food. 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 glasswares.
Oven cooking bags
Follow manufacture'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 or absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splatering or a warp for steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacture's instructions. Should be labeled
"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 warp
Microwave-Safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic warp to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwave-Safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided using in your oven
Materials
Remarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Do not use.
Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Do not use.
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
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.
