Microwaves in most families are still used only for heating food or making hot sandwiches with melted cheese, but even conventional microwave ovens are not limited to this. There are rumors about the dangers of microwaves, but if you follow some simple advice, then all the negativity can be nullified and enjoy healthy and high-quality food.
A modern microwave oven complements the stove, and is often even capable of replacing it. Those who have small kitchens should pay attention to the microwave to replace the oven. After all, the microwave oven not only heats food and defrosts food, but also cooks food perfectly. The microwave has a high efficiency: all the energy is spent on cooking, and not on heating the air.
Some people find microwave food unhealthy. It is a myth. Microwave ovens have the same radio waves as conventional radios, but at a different frequency and higher power. However, there is no residual radiation in food. Scientists argue that thanks to microwaves in developed countries, the incidence of stomach cancer has decreased, since the cooking technology is very similar to the most useful method of processing - steam.
Modes
In the microwave, you can cook main courses, soups, cereals, desserts and hot snacks. However, it all depends on the built-in functions and modes. For example, in order to bake pies, it is better to purchase a microwave oven with convection, then the fan will evenly distribute hot air, helping to bake the dough with high quality. However, with some recipes, baked goods can also be cooked using the normal microwave setting. Also, the convection function will speed up cooking. And for lovers of fried foods, there are ovens with grills.
Dishes
Earthenware, porcelain, ceramics, special plastic and even paper cups are used as dishes in the microwave. The main thing is that the dishes are free of silver and gold dusting, otherwise it will cause small electrical discharges.
Useful Tips
- Make sure that the oven door is clean and level, closes tightly, from time to time pay attention to the condition of the rubber gasket on the inside of the door. If it is dirty or damaged, microwaves leak. Leakage is indicated by radio interference affecting radio and mobile phone performance.
- Do not block the ventilation openings of the oven with foreign objects. The power cord must not touch hot surfaces.
- Do not turn on an empty microwave, otherwise the device that generates electromagnetic waves will be damaged.
- If the microwave volume is less than 24 liters, it is not recommended to put a dish that weighs more than 3.5 kg on the turntable.
- If you want to heat something small (one sandwich, for example), put a glass of water in the chamber: the extra microwaves will go to warm it up.
