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Utensils caution
Personal injury hazard
It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified technician to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
See the instructions in the tables below for: Materials you can use in the microwave oven and the
materials to be avoided. There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for
microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test:
1.
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil
in question.
2.
Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3.
Carefully feel the utensil. If the utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4.
Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Utensils
Remarks
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch
(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 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 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 the packaging.
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 you can use in the microwave oven
