How To Practice Microwave Safety

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Microwave ovens are an essential part of modern life. It is important to know how to use them safely.

To complete this How-To you will need:

An operator's manual
Microwave-safe containers

Step 1: Follow the manufacturer's instructions

Follow the manufacturer's instruction manual for operating procedures and safety precautions for your oven model.

Tip: Never operate the oven if the door does not close properly, or if the door, latch, hinge, or sealing surfaces have been damaged.

Step 2: Use the microwave oven appropriately

Use the microwave only for defrosting, heating, and cooking food. Other uses may lead to a fire.

Step 3: Use microwave-safe containers

Use microwave-safe containers including heat-safe glass, glass-ceramic, china, pottery without metal, and plastic containers labeled "Microwave-safe." Use paper for short heating periods.

Tip: Microwave energy passes through these containers and heats the food inside. But containers may still become hot if the food gives off a lot of heat.

Step 4: Avoid containers with metal

Never use metal, including pottery or glass with metallic glaze, in the oven.

Step 5: Do not overheat liquids

Do not overheat liquids such as water, coffee or tea in the oven. They may boil over after you remove them.

Tip: Stir liquids before and halfway through heating. Leave the container in the oven for a short while before removing it.

Step 6: Exercise caution with baby foods

Heat baby food in a dish, not in the jar. When heating a bottle, remove the nipple to avoid trapping steam. After heating, shake the bottle to achieve a uniform temperature.

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[bks1366]

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[Miyuri687]

whats next how to flush the toilet

[PlastikHaifisch]

I have an irrational fear of microwaves... Seriously!

[dtihkse]

so i can't watch tv with my microwave?

[scottyo123456789]

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[KeikoTeddy]

my high school valedictorian put aluminum foil in the micro in the school's cafeteria. She gets and F in microwave safety...

[TheOceanspray99]

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[Alexjr1543]

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[StarleePie47]

How else would you use a microwave other than Defrosting, Cookin,g and Hheating?

[defendant420]

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[thegrad26]

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