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Materials you can use in a microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Browning dish Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of the 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 resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant microwave oven glassware only. Make sure there is no meatallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Microwave oven
cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave the microwave oven
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for
short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic 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 b.y 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 thermometers).
Materials to be avoided in a microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause deforming. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal
handle May cause deforming. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metaltrimmed
utensils Metal shields the food from microwave radiation. Metal trim may cause
deforming.
Metal twist ties May cause deforming and a re in the cabinet.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the microwave oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.