Materials You Can and Can't Use in the Microwave
Material
Food carton with
metal handle
(i.e., Chinese
takeout carton)
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
(Styrofoam)
Wood
RJ55-7-V2-EU_UG_LIVE_101325.indd 13
RJ55-7-V2-EU_UG_LIVE_101325.indd 13
Can Use in the Oven?
No
No
No
No
No
English 13
Notes
May cause arcing. Transfer food to a
microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in
the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
May melt or contaminate food when
exposed to high temperatures.
Will dry out and may catch fire when used in
the microwave oven.
10/13/25 4:36 PM
10/13/25 4:36 PM