MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils - Remarks
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cookingbags
Paper plates and
cups
Paper towels
Parchmentpaper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metaltrimme-
dutensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at
least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are
not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unat tended while
cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labe-
led "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.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.Do
not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to
high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
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