• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.
• Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use
recycled paper, which may contain metals and could ignite.
• Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
LIMITED USE
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing
(a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.
• Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using
too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful. You should keep a distance of 1 inch
(2.54cm) between aluminum foil and cavity or oven walls.
• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware— Use these if they are labeled as "Microwave Safe."
• Plastic — Use only if labeled "Microwave Safe." Other plastics can melt.
• Thermometers — Use only those labeled as "Microwave Safe" and follow all directions.
Check the food temperature in several places.
NOT RECOMMENDED
• Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter
and cause damage or injury.
• Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
• Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
• Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the
microwave and/or leave an unhealthy residue on food.
• Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.
• Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved meat thermometers,
skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or
silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.
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