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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN THIS MICROWAVE OVEN
NOTE: Always try to use items labelled as microwave safe to minimise any uncertainty.
Browning dish
Follow browning dish manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: An overly hot browning dish sitting directly on the glass turntable could cause the
turntable to break!
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes. Confirm glassware is heat-resistant before using in the microwave oven.
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 microwave oven unattended while
cooking. Do not place waxed or recycled paper items in the microwave.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. For short-term cooking only. Do not leave
unattended while cooking.
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.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
