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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at
Browning dish
least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
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.
Glassware
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
Oven cooking
bags
allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
cups
while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be
Plastic
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside
gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do
not allow 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.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high
temperature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
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