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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
NOTES:
• Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they
may become hot during cooking.
• Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.
• Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
UTENSILS GUIDELINE
Depending on the cooking method, it is necessary to choose a safe and suitable
vessel. If it is not properly selected, it will not only aect the cooking eect, but
also cause damage to the vessel or microwave oven. Please refer to the table
below for use.
Utensils Remarks
Aluminium tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
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
tempera-ture.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
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