Item Microwave Comments
Oven Cooking Bag yes Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided, a strip cut
from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with metal
twist-tie. Make six 1/2-inch(1 cm) slits near the closure.
Paper Plates & Cups yes Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking times
such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only iflabeled safe for microwave use.
Napkins
Recycled Paper no Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks.
Towels & Napkins
Parchment Paper yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave,
microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic: yes, Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating". Check manufacturers'
Microwave Safe use caution directions for recommended uses. Some microwave safe plastic containers are not
Cookware suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot food
may cause the plastic to warp.
Plastic, Melamine no This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups yes, Plastic foam will melt iffoods reach a high temperature. Use to reheat foods to a
use caution low serving temperature only.
Plastic Wrap yes Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Should
be labeled "Suitable for Microwave Heating". Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood yes, Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving temperature.
use caution Wood may dry out & split or crack when used.
Thermometers- yes Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
Microwave safe
Thermometers- no Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot.
Conventional
Wax paper yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
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