Important Safety Instructions
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TABLE 1. Materials You Can Use in a Microwave Oven
Cooking
Accessories
(not included with
Microwave) Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. To prevent overcooking, use small,
smooth pieces to cover the thin areas of meat or
poultry. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to
the oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch
away from oven walls.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. 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 Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there
is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Oven cooking
bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close
with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use microwave-safe plates only for short-term cook-
ing/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Paper towels Use microwave-safe paper towels only to cover
food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for short-term cooking only.
Plastic containers Use microwave-safe containers only. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Containers 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 Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during
cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
wrap to touch food.
Wax paper Use a cover to prevent splattering and to help retain
moisture.
