Beyond Microwace Oven Important Safety Instructions, Cooking, Accessories, Remarks, Microwave

Important Safety Instructions

TABLE 1. Materials You Can Use in a Microwave Oven

Cooking
Accessories
(not included with	Remarks
Microwave)
Aluminum foil	Shielding only. To prevent overcooking, use small,
	smooth pieces to cover the thin areas of meat or
	poultry. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to
	the oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch
	away from oven walls.
Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instruc-
	tions. 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 there
	is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped
	dishes.
Oven cooking	Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close
bags	with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates	Use microwave-safe plates only for short-term cook-
	ing/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
	while cooking.
Paper towels	Use microwave-safe paper towels only to cover
	food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
	supervision for short-term cooking only.
Plastic containers	Use microwave-safe containers only. Follow the
	manufacturer’s instructions. Containers 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 package.
Plastic wrap	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during
	cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
	wrap to touch food.
Wax paper	Use a cover to prevent splattering and to help retain
	moisture.

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