MATERIAL YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils

Remarks

 

 

Aluminum foil

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking

 

 

Arcing can occur if foil is

 

 

The foil should be a least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.

too close to oven walls.

 

 

 

 

Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the

Browning dish

 

 

turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break

 

 

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 there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

 

 

Oven cooking bags

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

 

 

Paper plates and cups

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

 

 

Paper towels

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.

 

 

Parchment paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture

 

 

 

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "Microwave Safe".

Plastic

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.

 

 

 

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch

Plastic wrap

 

 

food.

 

 

Thermometers

Microwave-safe only (meat and sugar thermometers)

 

 

Wax paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.

 

 

MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils

Remarks

 

 

Aluminum tray

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

 

 

Food carton with metal

 

 

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

handle

 

 

 

Metal or metal-trimmed

 

 

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

utensils

 

 

 

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

Expanded polystyrene may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

 

 

Wood

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

 

 

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Russell Hobbs RHM2017 user manual Material YOU can USE in Microwave Oven, Materials to Avoid Using in the Microwave Oven

RHM2017 specifications

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