Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminium tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
NOTES:
• Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they
may become hot during cooking.
• Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.
Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
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Remarks
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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