CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

It is hazardous for anyone

other than a compentent person

to carry out any service or repair

operation that involves the removal

of a cover which gives protection

against exposure to microwave

energy.

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
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.

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.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use

cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars

are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.

Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make

slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended

while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision

for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

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.
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.

Browning dish

Glass jars

Glassware

UTENSILS

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.

Oven cooking

bags
Paper plates

and cups
Paper towels

Parchment

paper
Plastic

Plastic wrap

Dinnerware

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