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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
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 it's warm. Most glass
jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant microwave 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
when they get 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.
Browning dish
Glass jars
Glassware
Microwave oven
cooking bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Dinnerware
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
Metal shields the food from microwave radiation. Metal trim may
cause deforming.
May cause a re 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 or crack.
May cause deforming. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
May cause deforming. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause deforming and a re in the cabinet.