Recommended
Use for short-term heating and
covering; these absorb excess moisture
Paper towels
and prevent spattering. Do not use
and napkins
recycled paper towels, which may
contain metal and could ignite.
Glass and glass-
ceramic bowls
Use for heating or cooking.
and dishes
Use for short-term heating at low
Paper plates
temperatures. Do not use recycled
and cups
paper, which may contain metal and
could ignite.
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Use only those labeled "Microwave
Safe" and follow all directions. Check
the food in several places. Conventional
Thermometers
thermometers may be used on
microwave food once the food has been
removed from the oven.
Limited Use
CAUTION
Improper treatment to the material of limited use in the
microwave oven may result in oven damage, personal scald
and injury.
Limited Use
Use narrow strips of foil to prevent
overcooking of exposed areas. Using
too much foil can damage your oven, so
Aluminum foil
be careful. You should keep distance of 1
inch (2.54cm) between aluminum foil and
cavity.
Ceramic,
Use these if they are labeled "Microwave
porcelain, and
Safe". If they are not labeled, test them to
stoneware
make sure they can be used safely.
Use only if labeled "Microwave Safe".
Plastic
Other plastics can melt.
For short-term heating, such as warming
Straw, wicker,
dinner rolls for a few seconds. Baskets
and wood
and bowls may be flammable.
Not Recommended
WARNING
Do not use material not recommended in the oven.
Otherwise, oven damage, fire hazard, or personal burn,
scald or injury may occur.
Not Recommended
Regular glass is too thin to be used
Glass jars and
in a microwave. It can shatter and
bottles
cause damage and injury.
This is a fire hazard, except for
Paper bags
popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
Styrofoam plates
These can melt and leave an
and cups
unhealthy residue on food.
Plastic storage
Containers such as margarine tubs
and food
can melt in the microwave.
containers
These can damage your oven.
Metal utensils
Remove all metal before cooking.
May cause arcing. Avoid aluminium
Aluminium tray
foil this may cause arcing.
Take-out carton
May cause arcing. Transfer food to a
with metal handle
microwave-safe container.
Metal cookware, metal trim, and
Metal or metal-
metallic glazes may cause arcing.
trimmed utensils
Also avoid metal skewers and metal
twisties.
Wood will dry out when used in the
microwave oven and may split or
Wood
crack. Wooden bowls, baskets and
board will dry out and may split or
crack when used in the microwave.
Recycled paper
towels, paper
May contain metal and could ignite.
plates and cups
NOTE: Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes
very hot should not be used.
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