Kitchen fire safety
Microwave-safe wrap is not grill-safe
Use wrap only in the modes and conditions allowed by its label. Remove wrap for grill use and choose cookware approved for that mode.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
Plastic wrap suitable for microwaving may melt or burn under a grill element.
Wrong action
Leaving microwave-safe wrap on food when switching to grill mode.
Correct action
Use wrap only in the modes and conditions allowed by its label.
What to do
- Check the selected mode on a combination microwave oven.
- Use wrap only in the modes and conditions allowed by its label.
- Remove wrap for grill use and choose cookware approved for that mode.
If something happens
If someone becomes ill after eating, stop serving, keep food details and seek medical care. Call 999 for breathing difficulty, seizures or unconsciousness; do not induce vomiting.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Consumer Council — Consumer Council: food-wrap use
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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