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Paper Plates & Cups |
| Yes, with | No | No | No | foods that require short cooking time | ||
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Paper Towels & Napkins |
| Yes, with | No | No | No | Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only | ||
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No | No | No | No | impurities which may cause sparks or | ||||
Napkins |
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| Use as a cover to prevent spattering. | ||
Parchment Paper |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Safe for use in the Microwave, | ||
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Plastic, Microwave Safe |
| Yes, use | No | No | No | recommended uses. Some microwave | ||
| caution | safe plastic containers are not suitable | ||||||
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Plastic, Melamine |
| No | No | No | No | This material absorbs microwave | ||
| energy. Dishes get HOT! |
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Plastic Foam Cups |
| No | No | No | high temperature. Use caution to reheat | |||
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Silicon Rubber Container |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Check Manufacturer's directions for | ||
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| Use to cover food during cooking to | ||
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Plastic Wrap |
| Yes | No | No | No | Should be labeled "Suitable for | ||
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Straw, Wicker, Wood |
| Yes, short | No | No | No | bring food to a low serving temperature. | ||
| term only | Wood may dry out & split or crack when | ||||||
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Thermometers, |
| Yes | No | No | No | Use only microwave safe meat and | ||
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Thermometers, |
| No | Yes | Yes | No | Not suitable for use in microwave oven, | ||
Conventional |
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Wax paper |
| Yes | No | No | No | and to retain moisture in the Microwave | ||
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CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at HIGH. If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
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