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Microwave Utensil Guide

 

 

 

 

 

Use

Do Not Use

 

 

 

 

OVENPROOF GLASS:

METAL UTENSILS:

 

(treated for high intensity heat):

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven

 

Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates,

cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal

 

liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls

utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

 

without metallic trim.

METAL DECORATION:

 

CHINA:

 

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

 

Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without

The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage

 

metallic trim.

the oven.

 

PLASTIC:

ALUMINUM FOIL:

 

Plastic wrap (as a cover)—lay the plastic

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking

 

wrap loosely over the dish and press it

and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield

 

to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning

poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch

 

back one edge slightly to allow excess steam

from the side walls and door of the oven.

 

to escape. The dish should be deep enough

WOOD:

 

so that the plastic wrap will not touch

 

the food. As the food heats, it may melt

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack

 

the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches

when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react

 

the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid

in the same way.

 

freezer containers and plastic bags only

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

 

for short cooking times. Use these with care

 

because the plastic may soften from the heat

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils.

 

of the food.

Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before

 

PAPER:

cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.

 

BROWN PAPER:

 

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins

 

and paper plates with no metallic trim or

Avoid using brown paper bags.

 

design. Look for the manufacturer’s label

They absorb too much heat and could burn.

 

for use in the microwave oven.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

 

 

 

 

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break

 

 

in the oven.

 

 

METAL TWIST TIES:

 

 

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.

 

 

They become hot and could cause a fire.

 

 

 

Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven.

They may contain impurities that cause sparks to occur.

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