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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
(CONT)
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Should be labeled as 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
on 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
Aluminum tray
May cause sparking. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Food carton
with metal
handle
May cause sparking. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Metal or
metal-trimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal trim may cause sparking.
Metal twist ties May cause sparking and could cause a fire in the
oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Styrofoam
®
Styrofoam
®
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.
