Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the
microwave oven.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 5mm
Browning dish
above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or
Dinnerware
chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until it's warm.
Glass jars
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
Glassware
cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow
bags
steam to escape.
Paper plates and
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cook-
cups
ing.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-
Paper towels
term cooking only.
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled
"Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling
Plastic
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
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.
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