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Plastic
afe”.
g bags” and tightly closed plastic bags
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. It should be labelled as “microwave s
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets
hot. “Boilin
should be slit, pierced or vented, as described by the
package.
Plastic wrap nly. Use to cover food during cooking Microwave-safe o
to retain moisture. Do not allow the plastic wrap to
touch the food.
Thermometers -safe only. Meat and candy thermometers. Microwave
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain
moisture.
Materials you cannot use for microwa
Material Remarks
ve cooking
Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into a
microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into a
microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils tal trim may cause arcing.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
The me
Metal twist ties use a fire in the May cause arcing and could ca
oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
temperature.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid
inside when exposed to a high
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
oven and may split or crack.
rowave + grill and microwave +
onvection modes.
kware Microwave Grill Combination*
Utensils table
Coo
Heat-resistant
glass
Yes Yes Yes
Non heat-
resistant glass
No No No
Heat-resistant
ceramics
Yes Yes Yes
Microwave-safe
plastic dish
Yes No No
Kitchen paper Yes No No
Metal tray No Yes No
Metal rack No Yes No
Aluminium foil No Yes No
* Combination mode applies to mic
and foil
containers
c