Danby DMW1400W Materials you can use in microwave oven, Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils	Remarks
Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
	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-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure they do not have any metallic trim.
	Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven Cooking Bags	Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close bags with metal tie wraps. Make
	small slits in bag to allow steam to escape.
Paper Plates	Use to cover food for re-heating and absorbing fat .
and Cups	Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.
Paper towels	Use for short-term cooking/warming only .Use with supervision
	for short-term cooking only.
Parchment Paper	Use to cover food to prevent spattering or as wrapper for steaming.
Plastic	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 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
	or as directed on package.
Plastic Wrap	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture .
	Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers	Use Microwave-safe only (meat thermometers).
Wax Paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain moisture

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils	Remarks
Aluminum Trays	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food Carton with Metal Handle	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or Metal-Trimmed Utensils	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
	may cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
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 Cups	Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
	when exposed to high temperature.
Wooden Utensils	Wood will dry out when used inside microwave
	oven and may split or crack.

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