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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils Remarks
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 1 inch
(2.5cm) away from oven walls
Browning dish 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.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s in-
structions. 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.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure
there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close
with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do
not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing
fat. Use with supervision for a short-term co-
oking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap
for steaming
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufactu-
rer’s instructions. Should be labeled “Microwave
Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the
food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tight-
ly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.
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