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Microwave Features
Utensils
CAUTION
CAUTION
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed
containers should be opened and plastic pouches
containers should be opened and plastic pouches
should be pierced before cooking.
should be pierced before cooking.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test
the utensil in question following the procedure:
the utensil in question following the procedure:
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensil
Remarks
Aluminum foil
Aluminum foil
For shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent
For 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. Foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. Foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
away from oven walls
away from oven walls
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of the dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) above
the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware:
Dinnerware:
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
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
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
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
Paper plates and
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
cups
cups
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only..
Parchment paper
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming.
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
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap
to touch food.
to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper:
Wax paper:
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in Microwave Oven
Utensil
Remarks
Aluminum tray
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-save dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal-
Metal or metal-
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
trimmed utensils
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
Personal Injury Hazard
Personal Injury Hazard
Utensil Test
(1) Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250 ml) along with the utensil in question.
(2) Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
(3) Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
(4) Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time
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