COOKING UTENSILS
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the
microwave oven.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish
Browning dish
must be at least 5mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
Dinnerware
cracked or 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
Glassware
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
bags
slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
cups
unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
Paper towels
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 labelled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the
Plastic
food inside gets hot. "Boiling 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
Plastic wrap
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.
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
trimmed utensils
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 may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
Plastic foam
exposed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may
Wood
split or crack.
NOTES:
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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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