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Materials you can use in a microwave oven
Browning dish
Follow 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 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 a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
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 candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Aluminium 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
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.
