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Three-pronged
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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils Remarks:
Aluminum 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 1 inch
(2 .5cm) away from oven walls .
Browning Dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions .
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 metal tie .
Make slits to allow steam to escape .
Paper Plates & Cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only . Do not leave oven unat-
tended while cooking .
Paper Towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat . Use with super-
vision for a short-term cooking only .
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 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
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 .
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