MICROWAVE SAFETY
Microwaves are convenient
& simple to use appliances
Some containers & dishes
are considered microwave safe & but others can
- Break
- Melt
- Scald you
- Damage your microwave
SAFE
- Pyrex if no gold & silver rims
- Glass ceramic dishes if no gold or silver rims
- Stonewear
- Most coffee mugs
- Dishes & glasses that say they are microwave safe
UNSAFE 
- Hand painted mugs
- Handmade pottery
- Earthenware
- Crystal
- Wine glasses
- Blown glass
- Metal cups
- Foil containers
- Styrofoam cups & boxes if they don't say microwave safe
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How do you know
if your dishes are microwave safe?
If you need to check the dishes you already have
- Turn the dish in question over so the bottom is facing you
- Read the back of the dish
- Many dishes & containers state either "Microwave Safe" or "Not for Use in Microwaves"
- If this isn't clearly stated, set your microwave oven to its highest power setting
The method varies based on microwave manufacturer.
Consult your microwave's manual for exact instructions.
Most microwaves have a Power, Power Level, Menu or Settings button - Fill a glass measuring cup or glass bowl with 1 cup of water
- For small dishes, place both the cup of water & dish in the microwave
- For larger dishes & containers, place the cup of water on or inside the dish
- Don't pour the water into the dish you're checking
- Set your microwave for 1 minute & then press start
- If the dish or container is warm or hot after heating, the dish or container is NOT microwave safe
- If the dish or container is cool & the cup of water is hot, the dish or container is microwave safe
- If you placed the cup of water on or in the dish, the area around the cup may be warm but it is still microwave safe if the rest of the dish is cool
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CAUTION
Do NOT put dishes in the microwave
covered with plastic or foil wrap
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