Paper plates
Use for short–term cooking/warming only.
and cups
Do not leave microwave unattended while
cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and
absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a
paper
wrap for steaming.
Plastic
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.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food
during cooking to retain moisture. Do not
allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometer
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 microwaves
Utensils
Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into
Food carton
with metal
handle
Metal or
metal-trimmed
utensils
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
Remarks
microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave
energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
the microwave.
May cause a fire in the microwave.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate
the liquid inside when exposed to high
temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the
microwave and may split or crack.
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