Cookware Guide
ITEM
Aluminum Foil
Browning Dish
Brown paper bags
Dinnerware:
Labeled
"Microwave Safe"
Unlabeled Dinnerware
Disposable polyester
Paperboard Dishes
Fast Food Carton
with Metal Handle
Frozen Dinner Tray
Metal
Frozen Dinner Tray
Microwave safe
Glass Jars
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware & Ceramics
Metal Bakeware
Metal Twist-Ties
Oven Cooking Bag
Paper Plates & Cups
Paper Towels & Napkins
Recycled Paper Towels
& Napkins
Parchment Paper
Plastic:
Microwave Safe
Cookware
Plastic, Melamine
Plastic Foam Cups
Plastic Wrap
Straw, Wicker, Wood
Thermometers-
Microwave safe
Thermometers-
Conventional
Wax paper
MICROWAVE
Yes for
Shielding
only
Yes
No
Yes
?
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes,
use caution
No
Yes,
use caution
Yes
Yes,
use caution
Yes
COMMENTS
Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to your
oven will result.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
only. Check browning dish information for instructions
and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the
back of the dish, "Oven-Microwave
Safe".
Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
purchased in grocery stores.
Metal handle may cause arcing.
Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven.
Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for
cooking or reheating.
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
(See CONTAINER TEST below)
Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can
cause arcing and damage to your oven.
May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Folbw manufacturers'
directions. Close bag with the nylon
tie provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece
of cotton string. Do not close with metal twist-tie. Make six
1/2-inch (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require
short cooking times such as hot dogs.
Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for
microwave use.
Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may
cause sparks.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
microwave, microwave/convection
and conventional ovens.
Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
manufacturers'
directions for recommended
uses.
Some microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from
hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOTE
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use
to reheat foods to a low serving temperature only.
Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
prevent spattering. Should be labeled "Suitable for
Microwave Heating". Check package directions.
Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low
serving temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack
when used.
Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
No
and get hot.
Yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water
and .place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1)minute
at PIO
(NIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty container
shouldremain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is Iqot it has absorbed some
m crowave energy and sliou d NOT be used. Th s test cannot be used for past c conta ners.
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