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MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Aluminium 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 re in the microwave oven.
Paper bags
May cause a re in the microwave oven.
Recycled paper products
Unless the paper product is labelled as microwave safe. Recycled paper products may
contain impurities which may result in sparks and/or res when used.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
Ceramic
Do not use ceramic containers which have metallic inlays.
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