Paper plates
Use for short–term cooking/warming only.
and cups
Do not leave microwave 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
paper
wrap for steaming.
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.
Thermometer
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy
thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and
retain moisture.
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Materials to be avoided in microwaves
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Food carton
May cause arcing. Transfer food into
with metal
microwave-safe dish.
handle
Metal or
Metal shields the food from microwave
metal-trimmed
energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
utensils
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in
the microwave.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the microwave.
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 and may split or crack.
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