Microwaves are now a necessity in any kitchen. How would you make a quick meal, melt butter, microwave leftovers or pop instant popcorn without the microwave?Here are some ways to ensure your microwave runs smoothly for longer.
Using PET Containers
This is a mistake that most of us make. All containers can be used in a microwave, but not all containers. Use of plastic plates and containers to cook or heat food in the microwave oven is not recommended. Microwave ovens cook food using high heat. This can easily melt plastic and cause harmful chemicals to be released. Please stop using plastic containers inside the microwave. Plastic containers are harmful for your microwave and your health.
Instead, choose glass or microwave safe plates and containers. They are more expensive than plastic but worth the cost, especially if you consider your health. Avoid heating food in paper bags. They can release toxins and could catch fire. Avoid putting metal bowls and silver foils in your microwave oven. They are not designed for microwaves.
High Temperature Cooking
There are three power settings for microwaves. Most people choose to use the High’ setting of the microwave oven, but this is incorrect. High heat is not the best way to cook or reheat food. High heat can cause uneven or prolonged cooking. It is better to use the’medium’ heat setting, even if it takes more time to cook or reheat your food. This ensures that food is cooked properly from all sides.
Microwave Oven Not Regularly Clean
How often do the microwaves need to be cleaned? Clean your microwave at least once a month. If you frequently use the microwave oven to prepare food and not just reheat it, we recommend cleaning it at least once a weekly. If it isn’t cleaned regularly, food and liquid spatters can build up in the microwave and cause food to spoil. This can affect the oven’s lifespan and make it unhygienic.
A weekly cleaning session can take less than 10 minutes. All you need is warm water and liquid soap. After dipping the sponge/cloth into the solution, wash the microwave from the outside and inside. Finally, dry it with a dry wipe. You can clean the microwave with vinegar. Combine 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar and place it in a bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes. This should help. It can make you sick, as well as cause problems in the oven.
Not Having Any Idea What To Cook In The Microwave Oven
Preventing kitchen disasters by being aware of what food items can be cooked in a Microwave. However, there is one question people continue to debate: Is it safe to heat liquids in the microwave oven? Experts say not to use the microwave to heat water. But, experts warn that the microwave’s high temperatures can make it super hot. This can also lead to extreme skin burning and damage for your microwave oven. You should use a kettle to boil your water rather than a microwave.
It is recommended that eggs are not heated in a microwave. Hard boil eggs are not recommended. Do not heat potatoes, chili peppers, frozen fruit, or hot dogs in a microwave as they could explode. These items will explode from their skin because of heat trapped inside. Avoid heating these foods in the microwave to reduce damage to the microwave and your own injury.
