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Materials You Can Use in Microwave Oven
UTENSILS
REMARKS
Aluminium 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 2.5cm away from oven
walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish
must be at least 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 a 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.
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.
Baking paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
2. Your Safety — General Warnings
