Microwave cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometer
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
microwave 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
labelled "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.
Microwave-safe only. Use to
cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow
plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat
and candy thermometers).