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 bot-
tom 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
instructions� 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 resist-
ant 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�
Utensils Remarks
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 absorb-
ing fat� Use with supervision for a short-term
cooking only�
Parchment
Paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap
for steaming�
Plastic Microwave-safe only� Follow the manufactur-
er’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�
Plastic wrap 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 ther-
mometers)�
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain
moisture�
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