UTENSILS
CAUTION - Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be
pierced before cooking.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
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 empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4.
Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Remarks
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.
Follow manufacturer* 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* instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
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