Item
Microwave
Comments
Oven Cooking Bag
yes
Follow manufacturers' directions, Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip cut
from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string, Do not close with metal
twist tie, Make six ½ inch (1 ore) slits near the closure,
Paper Plates & Cups
yes
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking times
such as hot dogs,
Paper Towels &
yes
Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for microwave use.
Napkins
Recycled Paper
no
Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks.
Towels & Napkins
Parchment Paper
yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering, Safe for use in microwave,
microwave/convection
and conventional ovens,
Plastic:
yes,
Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating", Check manufacturers'
Microwave Safe
use caution
directions for recommended uses, Some microwave safe plastic containers are not
Cookware
suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot food
may cause the plastic to warp,
Plastic, Melamine
no
This material absorbs microwave energy, Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups
yes,
Plastic foam will melt iffoods reach a high temperature. Use to reheat foods to a
use caution
low serving temperature only,
Plastic Wrap
yes
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Should
be labeled "Suitable for Microwave Heating", Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood
yes,
Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving temperature.
use caution
Wood may dry out & split or crack when used,
Thermometers-
yes
Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
Microwave safe
Thermometers-
no
Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot.
Conventional
Wax paper
yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture,
Container
Test
To test a container for safe
microwave
oven use
Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven
alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH}. if
the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty
container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot, If the
container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used.
This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
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