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Materials you can use in microwave oven
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.
-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not
heat resistant and may break.
-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits
allow steam to escape.
-
term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while
cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use
with supervision
a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
-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
directed by package.
-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave
-safe dish.
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Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
l twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to
high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the
microwave oven and may split or crack.
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