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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Materials
Comments
Aluminum foil
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 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
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
Materials
Comments
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 metaltrimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim 
may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire 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.