Materials 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 too

 

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

 

oven walls.

 

Browning dish

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be

 

at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may 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

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make

bags

slits to allow steam to escape.

 

 

 

 

Paper plates

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

and cups

while cooking.

 

Paper towels

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision

 

for a short-term cooking only.

 

Parchment

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

paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 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.

 

Thermometers

Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

 

Wax paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

 

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils

Remarks

 

 

 

Aluminum tray

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

 

Food carton with

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

metal handle

 

 

Metal or metal-

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may

trimmed utensils

cause arcing.

 

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

Plastic foam 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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Sanyo EM-S7560W manual Materials you can use in microwave oven, Utensils Remarks