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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
(Not included)
Remarks
Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
placed smoothly on the ceramic board. Incorrect usage may the ceramic board
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.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended 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.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled
“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 a cover to prevent splattering and to help retain moisture
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
(Not included)
Remarks
Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish
Food carton with metal
handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish
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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