12materials that can be used in the microwaveutensils remarksAluminium foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meator poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close tooven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.Browning dish Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of a browning dish must beat least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause theturntable to break.Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not usecracked or chipped dishes.Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars arenot heat-resistant and may break.Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.Oven cooking bags Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slitsto allow steam to escape.Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended whilecooking.Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision forshort-term cooking only.Greaseproof paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should belabelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food insidegets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, piercedor vented as directed by the instructions on their packaging.Plastic wrap 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.