Materials you can use in microwave oven
GB
Utensils
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven coking bags
Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
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Remarks
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to
prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at
least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch
(5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
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.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to
escape.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term
cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be 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.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.