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Utensils
Remarks
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent
Paper
splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow
the manufacturer'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 thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent
splattering and retain moisture.
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum
tray
Food carton
with metal
handle
Metal or
metal-
trimmed
utensils
Metal twist
ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or
Wood
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food
into microwave-safe dish
May cause arcing. Transfer food
into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from
microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause
a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
contaminate the liquid
inside when exposed to high
temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in
the microwave oven and may split
or crack.
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