MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVENCAUTIONPersonal Injury HazardTightly-closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking.See above for further instructions "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may becertain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question by following theprocedure below.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 utensil is warm, do not use if for microwave cooking.4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultryto prevent overcooking.RemarksAluminium foilArcing can occur if foil istoo close to oven walls.Browning dishDinnerwareGlass jarsGlasswareOven cooking bagsPaper plates and cupsPaper towelsParchment paperPlasticPlastic wrapThermometersWax paperThe foil should be a least 1 inch(2.5cm) away from oven walls.Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plasticwrap to touch food.Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch(5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage 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 resistantand may break.Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked orchipped dishes.Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam toescape.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 short-term cookingonly.Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "Microwave Safe".Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closedplastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.Microwave-safe only (meat and sugar thermometers).Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.UTENSILSUtensilsMATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVENMay cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.Utensils RemarksAluminium trayFood carton with metal handleMetal or metal-trimmed utensilsMetal twist tiesPaper bagsPlastic foamWoodMetal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.May cause a fire in the oven.Expanded polystyrene may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to hightemperature.Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.7