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CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in
microwave oven." There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for
microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test:
1.
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil
in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.The bottom of browning dish
must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) 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 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 and
cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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.
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 Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a re in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a re in the oven.
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 oven and may split or
crack.