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Not safely, according to http://sneakykitchen.com/Ten_commandments/microwave_safety.htm "All paper products are manufactured with chemicals. Never use grocery bags, paper plates, newspapers, butcher's wrap or other paper items to heat food. The microwave can cause chemicals in these products to transfer into your food. Use white paper towels only if the label states they are microwave safe. Wax paper, parchment paper and oven cooking bags are safe to use. Don't overheat!" However, according to the USDA most paper plates should actually be safe to use http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FactSheets/Microwave_Ovens_and_Food_Safety/index.asp#11 "What containers and wraps are safe to use in the microwave oven?
Only use cookware that is specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven. Glass, ceramic containers, and all plastics that are safe to use usually will be labeled for microwave oven use.
"SAFE TO USE: * Any utensil labeled for microwave use. * Heatproof glass (such as Pyrex, Anchor Hocking, etc.). * Glass-ceramic (such as Corning Ware). * Oven cooking bags. * Baskets (straw and wood) for quick warm-ups of rolls or bread. Line the basket with napkins to absorb moisture from food. * Most paper plates, towels, napkins and bags. For optimal safety use white, unprinted materials. * Wax paper, parchment paper, heavy plastic wrap. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food; vent it to allow a steam escape. * Heat-susceptor packaging. "
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Can you use coated paper plates in a mirowave?
Paper plates should not be used in a microwave unless they are microwave safe. Ordinary paper plates have a very thin coating of wax, which when heated in a microwave will catch fire.
Are paper plates microwavable?
Yes you can use paper plates in a microwave, the paper does not reflect the microwaves and is therefore not a safety hazard. Metal and foil plates, dishes or other metallic items cannot be put in a microwave. Just be very careful when picking up hot food on a paper plate.
Is it safe to microwave on paper plates?
I just tried it... not so much.
How do you cook bacon wrapped sirloins?
rap it in a paper towel and put it in the microwave.
Can you put foam plates in a microwave oven?
Just f*ed up our oven... apperently you can't.
Can you put paper-mache in a microwave?
no because its most likely to explode at extreme temperatures
When a microwave makes mugs and plates so hot that you can't touch them is it time to get a new microwave?
No; you just need to get microwavable plates and mugs, and not set the microwave so high.
How is microwave made?
I've found the best way to make bacon in the microwave is to cook it on high for about 2 minutes on a microwave-safe plate. Put a paper towel over it to eliminate the splattering of grease.
How are paper plates made?
Paper plates are made of paper. Paper used in making paper plates is made of mainly wood material.
What are facts about paper plates?
Paper plates are made out of paperboard and are biodegradable. Paper plates can be used to make crafts and for art projects.
What happens i a potato placed in a unprinted paper put in oven?
If you place a potato on an piece of unprinted paper in the microwave oven, the potato would heat up, the paper would not.
What is the history of paper plates?
what is thehistory of paper plates
