Materials you can use in microwave oven
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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 1 inch (2.5cm) away from | ||
| oven walls. |
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Browning dish | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be | ||
| at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause | ||
| the turntable to break. |
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Dinnerware | |||
| cracked or chipped dishes. | ||
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Glass jars | Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars | ||
| are not heat resistant and may break. |
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| Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. |
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Oven cooking | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make | ||
bags | slits to allow steam to escape. | ||
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Paper plates | Use for | ||
and cups | while cooking. |
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Paper towels | Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision | ||
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Parchment | Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming. | ||
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Plastic | |||
| 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. | ||
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Plastic wrap | |||
| moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food. |
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Thermometers |
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Wax paper | Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture. |
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
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Aluminum tray | May cause arcing. Transfer food into |
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Food carton with | May cause arcing. Transfer food into | |
metal handle |
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Metal or metal- | Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may | |
trimmed utensils | cause arcing. |
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Metal twist ties | May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. | |
Paper bags | May cause a fire in the oven. |
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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. |
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