ENGLISH
GB-13
Utensils Remarks
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.
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
the oven.
Paper bags
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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