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Browning
dish
Dinnerware
Glass
jars
Glassware
Oven
cooking
bags
Paper
plates
and
cups
Paper
towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic
wrap
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.
Microwave-safe
only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not
use
cracked or chipped
dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass
jars
are not heat resistant and may
break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic
trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make
slits to allow steam to
escape.
Use for short–term
cooking/warming
only. Do not leave oven
unattended
while
cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision
for a short-term cooking
only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
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.
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.
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Aluminum
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Food carton
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May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or
metal-
trimmed
utensils
Metal twist
ties
Paper
bags
Plastic
foam
Wood
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