Instruction manual
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils
Reamarks
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used
to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent
Aluminum foil
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.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of
browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm)
Browning dish
above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's
Dinnerware
instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just
Glass jars
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and
may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there
Glassware
is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Oven cooking
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close
bags
with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not
cups
leave oven unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat.
Paper towels
Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
paper
steaming.
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Utensils
Reamarks
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some
Plastic
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.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during
Plastic wrap
cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy
Thermometers
thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain
Wax paper
moisture.
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils
Reamarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-
Aluminum tray
safe dish.
Food carton with
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-
metal handle
safe dish.
Metal or metal-
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
trimmed utensils
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 may melt or contaminate the liquid
Plastic foam
inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
Wood
oven and may split or crack.