MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Aluminum tray
Food carton
with metal
handle
Metal or
metal-trimmed
utensils
Metal twist ties May cause sparking and could cause a fire in the
Paper bags
Styrofoam
®
Wood
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Should be labeled as 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
on 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.
May cause sparking. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
May cause sparking. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal trim may cause sparking.
oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Styrofoam
may melt or contaminate the liquid
®
inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
oven and may split or crack.
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