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Materials Not To Be Used in A Microwave Oven
UTENSILS
REMARKS
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.
2. Your Safety — General Warnings
