FAR FMO 20 GRIL - Materials to Avoid in Microwave; Unsafe Utensils and Materials

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Utensils Remarks
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 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.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to
cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow
plastic wrap to touch food.
ermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and
candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent
splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum
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 re in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a re 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.