Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminium foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close
to oven walls. The foil should be at least 2.5 cm away from oven walls.
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 5 mm 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 it's 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 slits
bags
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
labelled "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
Aluminium tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause
arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to
high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or
crack.
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