MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVE OVENS
Containers intended
for microwave ovens
Plates, porcelain
Glass containers
Roasting bags
Paper plates
and cups
Wax paper
Plastic containers
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
PROHIBITED FROM USING THE MICROWAVE
Aluminium
Packaging with
metal handles
Metal utensils
Metal clips
Paper bags
Styrofoam
Wood
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Only microwave-safe ones. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use cracked porcelain.
Only use heat-resistant glass containers without a cover.
Heat food until it is warm, not hot. Many glass containers are
not heat-resistant and crack easily. Check that there are no metal
parts on the glass container. Do not use cracked glass containers.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not seal roasting bags
with metal clips. Make a hole in the roasting bag so that steam
can escape.
Only use for brief heating. Do not leave the microwave oven
unattended.
Use wax paper to cover containers and prevent splashing.
Only use microwave-safe plastic containers. Some plastic
containers soften when the food inside is heated. Make a hole in
sealed plastic bags and other plastic packaging so that steam
can escape.
Only use plastic wrap that is intended for microwave ovens.
Cover the container with plastic wrap. The plastic wrap must not
touch the food.
Only use thermometers intended for microwave ovens
(meat and confectionary thermometers).
May cause sparks. Move the food to a microwave-safe container.
Can cause sparks. Move the food to a microwave-safe container.
The metal shields the food from microwaves. Metal utensils can
cause sparks.
Can cause sparks and fire in the microwave oven.
May cause fire in the microwave oven.
Styrofoam can melt or contaminate food/drink when exposed
to high temperatures.
Wood dries out when used in a microwave oven and can crack.
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