Operation Manual

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and
may split or crack.
NOTES:
x Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they
may become hot during cooking.
x Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.
Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
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Parchment
paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic
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 closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
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.
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