Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials

Comments

 

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover

Aluminum foil

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

bags

tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates

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

and cups

unattended 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

 

 

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Plastic

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

Materials

Comments

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 metaltrimmed

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim

utensils

may 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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West Bend AG028PLV manual Materials you can use in microwave oven

AG028PLV specifications

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