Kenstar KK23SSL2 - Materials You Can Use in Microwave Oven; Materials to be Avoided in Microwave Oven; Materials to be Used & Avoided

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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap
to touch food.
Wax paper
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Thermometers
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
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.
Parchment
paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Paper plates
and cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
cooking.
Oven cooking
bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
allow steam to escape.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. 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.
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or
poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven
walls. The foil should be at least 2.5cm away from oven walls.
Remarks
Utensils
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at
least 5mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Remarks
Utensils
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
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.