Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Rmarks
A
g only. Small s
an be used to cover thin parts
. Arci can occur if foil is too
close to oven
lls. The oil should be at least 1 inch (2.5
from
oven
Follow ma
wn
dish
at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may
the turn ble to br
Microwave-
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Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm . Most
ss jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
H t-resis nt oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim .
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with
l tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use or short–te
ave oven unattended
while co
Use to cover ood for reh t
nd absorbi
fat. Use ith supervision
for a short-term cook
only.
Use s a cover to prevent sp
a wrap for stea
Micr
w the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside ets hot. "Boiling bags" and t htly closed p stic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by instructions on package.
Micr
food during cooking to re
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch ood.
The
and
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent sp tteri
nd retain moisture.
Br
dish
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven co
bags
per plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parc ent
paper
stic
P stic wrap
Dinne
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
A
inum ay
Food
rton with
al handle
Me
trimmed utensils
Me
wist ties
Paper
P stic f
Wood
Me
food from
ve energy. Me
m
use arcing.
May
use
ire in the oven.
Plastic foam may
when exposed
to h h temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the
nd may split
or crack.
May cause rcing. Tran er food into
May cause rci . Tran er food into
May cause arci
nd could cause
ire in the oven.
luminum
mooth pieces c
of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking
ng
wa
f
cm) away
walls.
foil
Shieldin
owning
nufacturer’s instructions. The botto
ing
bro
m of
must be
cause
ta
eak.
rware
safe only. Follow ma ufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cked or chipped dishes.
gla
ea
ta
ok
meta
Pa
f
rm cooking/warming only. Do not le
oking.
f
ea ing a
ng
w
ing
hm
a
lattering or
ming.
Pla
owave-safe only. Follo
g
ig
la
la
owave-safe only. Use to cover
f
rmometers
Microwave-safe only ( meat
candy thermometers).
la
ng a
lum
tr
a
sf
microwave-safe dish.
ca
met
a ng
sf
microwave-safe dish.
metal-
tal or
tal shields the
microwa
tal tri may
ca
tal t
ng a
a f
ca
a f
la
oam
melt or contaminate the liquid inside
ig
microwave oven a
ing
tain
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Utensils
Rmarks