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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to
cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent
overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to
oven walls. The foil should be at least 2.5 cm away
from oven walls.
Browning dish
The bottom of browning dish must be at least 5 mm
above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may
break.
Glassware
Heat-restistant oven glassware only. Make sure there
is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Oven cooking bags
Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam
to escape.
Paper plates and cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not
leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat.
Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper/
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain
moisture.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. 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 packaged
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermome-
ters).
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray/
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal or metal-trim-
med utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. 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
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid
inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven
and may split or crack.
