How To: Practice microwave safety

Practice microwave safety


Step 1: Follow the manufacturer's instructions
Follow the manufacturer's instruction manual for operating procedures and safety precautions for your oven model.

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

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.

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

Step 5: Do not overheat liquids

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

Fact: In 1947, microwave ovens were the size of refrigerators and cost between $2,000 and $3,000.

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