Q. Can I operate the microwave oven when there is no food inside it? What happens?
A. In fact, if this occurs briefly by accident, the magnetron is not harmed but it is not advisable
Q. Can the consumption of food prepared in a microwave oven be considered safe?
A. It is important to understand that microwaves simply serve as a form of high-energy heat source, similar to gas and electricity. All three forms of heating serve to provide cooking of the food itself. It is emphasized that food cooked in the microwave oven does not pose any threat and therefore, can be safely consumed.
Q. What accounts for the moisture found in the microwave oven after it has been in use?
A. The moisture which develops inside your microwave oven is perfectly normal and there is no cause for concern. It is due to ff the steam from the hot cooking food condensing on the cooler surfaces of the oven. After each use, wipe off the moist surfaces of the oven cavity.
Q. What is the reason for diming of the oven interior light during the usage of variable power?
A. This is absolutely normal indicating that the oven bulbe running and cycling.
Q. How can one explain the phenomenon where food seems to cool faster when using a microwave oven than when using traditional cooking methods.
A. This happens because very often the dish which is meant to be used to store food in a refrigerator is what is used for heating food inside a microwave oven. In this case, the cold dish will act to draw off some of the heat from the food. It is, therefore, advisable to extend the period of cooking further.