deIDSILHeatnerov-lidsoorvenen-1-lk-d/or, astalls.on-n-AGSc-ions.p cuteterafeheteri-andera-sm tothane. 7Cookware and Utensil GuideITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTSYes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts ofAluminum Foil Shielding meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occuronly if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.Browning Dish Yes Browning dishes are designed for microwave cookingonly. Check browning dish information for instructionsand heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.Dinnerware Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use inLabeled Yes microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the“Microwave-Safe” back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.Other Dinnerware ? Use CONTAINER TEST below.Disposable polyester Yes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can bePaperboard Dishes purchased in grocery stores.Fast Food Carton No Metal handle may cause arcing.with Metal HandleFrozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less thanMetal Yes 3/4-in.(2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave atleast 1-in. (2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls.Microwave-safe Yes Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time. For containersmore than 3/4-inch (2 cm) deep,remove food and place in asimilar size microwave-safe container.Glass Jars Yes, Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glassuse caution jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.GlasswareHeat Resistant Oven Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.Glassware & Ceramics (See CONTAINER TEST below)Metal Bakeware No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.Metal Twist-Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tieOven Cooking Bag Yes provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece ofcotton string. Do not close with a metal twist-tie. Make six1/2-in. (1 cm) slits near the closure.Paper Plates & Cups Yes Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that requireshort cooking times such as hot dogs.Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.Parchment Paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use inmicrowave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens.PlasticMicrowave-Safe Yes Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." CheckCookware manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses.Reheat & Storage Yes, Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable foruse caution cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat fromhot food may cause the plastic to warp.Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!Plastic Foam Cups Yes, Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Useuse caution to bring foods to a low serving temperature.Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture andPlastic Wrap Yes prevent spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable forMicrowave Heating”. Check package directions.Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes Use only for short term reheating and to bringfood to a low serving temperature.ThermometersMicrowave-safe, only Yes Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.Conventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparksand get hot.Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.CONTAINER TESTTO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1- cup glass measure with waterand place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10(HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container shouldremain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed somemicrowave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.