Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
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
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
bags
slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates
Use for short
–
term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
and cups
while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Plastic
Microwave-
safe only. Follow the manufacturer’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 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
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal-
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
trimmed utensils
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.
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