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.
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Yes, it is perfectly safe.
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. "
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.
You can use a microwave-safe cover, a microwave-safe paper towel, or a microwave-safe plate to cover bowls in the microwave and reduce splatter. Avoid using plastic wrap or metal containers.
Check the packaging or the underside of the plate for guidance. It will say.
YOu could but its best to cook it on the stove just to be safe because in the microwave it could turn out pretty bad.
Oh, dude, like, totally! Packerware brand plates are microwave safe. So go ahead and nuke that leftover pizza without worrying about your plate turning into a melted mess. Just don't forget to press start and enjoy your hot slice!
The simple answer is yes. The more detailed answer is no. Any serving plate (your 1972 English china for example) made before the invention of the microwave oven is not microwave safe. They simple did not have the technology or foresite to incorporate microwave safe material in the plates. So please DO NOT put any product made before 1979 (the first year that commercial microwave ovens were sold) into the microwave. They will, at best, crack and, at worst, explode.
It should be, as long as the coating on the plate is not foil.
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.