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 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.
Thermometers: Microwave-safe only (meat and candy
thermometers).
Wax paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain
moisture.
Utensils with thier 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 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.
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED
IN MICROWAVE OVEN
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