Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting
~pe of Cookware | Microwave Uses |
Avoid using. | |
Foil baking trays | You can use foil trays that are no higher than |
| reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil |
| is closer than 1 inch to oven walls, |
Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles
Use for shielding.
Do not use.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do not warm foods in
Microwave plastics | Cooking and heating. |
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups | Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if |
| food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time. |
Oven glass and ceramic | Cooking and heating. |
Dinnerware | Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s |
| recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim. |
Paper towels, paper napkins and | Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of |
wax paper | sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use |
| paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them. |
| Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled |
| paper. |
Plastic wrap, cooking bags,
Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Cookware Tips
●Always check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations before using any cookware in the oven.
●Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit
in the oven.
●For best cooking results select a dish that matches the size or amount of food being prepared.
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