Materials you can safely use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum foil
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and
cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Boiling bags
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
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 2.5cm away from oven walls.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least
5mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not
heat resistant and may break.
Use heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow
steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-
term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labeled
"Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
Boiling bags and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture
. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers)
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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