Many families now have microwave ovens, which are very convenient to use. They can heat food in a short time, heat dishes and rice, and cook some delicious food. However, there are some things you need to pay attention to when using a microwave oven. place to avoid adverse effects on physical safety, so what should you pay attention to when heating food in a microwave oven? What are the contraindications for using a microwave oven?

1. Taboos on microwave heating

1. Lunch bags

Paper bags, plastic bags and newspapers cannot be put into the microwave oven.

As the Department of Agriculture report said, "They are unsafe, can catch fire, and may produce toxic gases. The high temperatures may ignite the paper bags, causing fires in the oven!

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Single-use plastic containers - such as yogurt, butter or cream boxes - cannot be thrown into the microwave.

They are really disposable and the containers may not withstand high temperatures. It will deform or melt in the microwave, and will leak chemicals into the food.

3. Eggs

Don't be fooled by the Internet - there will be trouble in cooking hard-boiled eggs in the microwave.

Be prepared to clean up if you want to try it. Rapid heating in the microwave will create a lot of water vapor in the eggs, which has no way to escape and will only cause the eggs to explode.

4. Foam plastic box

Most people know this, but to prevent a small number of people from insisting on using it for heating, please remember. : Styrofoam is also plastic.

Plastics are not suitable for heating in microwave ovens - unless they are labeled as being reheatable.

Some fruits may be. It can withstand high temperatures, but not all grapes will explode and smoke!

6. Plates with metal decorations

Metal will react when heated and damage your microwave (and porcelain utensils)

7. Never leave tomato sauce without a lid!

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8. Plastic containers

Containers such as Tupperware (Plastic Storage Container Company) are mostly made of plastic. We already know that plastic cannot be heated in a microwave oven.

Except those that are specifically marked as microwaveable.

9. Chili peppers

Nothing will happen to chili peppers - unless they accidentally catch fire. But when you open the microwave door, the chemicals emitted from the hot peppers can irritate your eyes and burn your throat.

10. Tumblers

Many tumblers are not fun. Suitable for putting in a microwave. If it's made of stainless steel, don't put it in.

Stainless steel can keep your coffee and tea warm, and it can also ruin your microwave. >If it’s plastic, check the bottom of the cup to see if it says it can be heated in a microwave.

11. Aluminum foil

No metal, even aluminum foil used to wrap leftovers, is allowed. Microwave ovens will catch fire!

12. Chinese take-out boxes

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Remember: metal utensils should not be placed in the microwave, ever!

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If you leave your microwave oven idling, it could cause the entire microwave oven to explode.

Since there is nothing to absorb the microwaves, the magnetron (the part that makes the microwave work) will eventually absorb the microwaves and destroy itself.

2. Microwave oven usage skills

Spray some water on the staple food: if you use high heat to heat rice, usually a bowl of rice can be cooked for 2 to 3 minutes. If it is medium heat, it will usually take about 5 minutes to heat a full lunch box. The hot rice must be covered, so that it will be soft and delicious when hot. In addition, when heating steamed buns, pancakes and other pasta, it is best to spray some water on it first and heat it for 1 to 2 minutes to prevent it from becoming dry and hard.

Stir the soup halfway: When the soup is heated, the internal temperature is often very high and the surface is not hot enough. Therefore, it is best not to heat the soup all at once to avoid the soup splashing everywhere. Instead, it should be heated in two batches, stirring halfway through to heat faster and more evenly.

Be careful when taking it out to avoid burns.

It is best to cover vegetables and meat dishes when heating them: Generally, heat vegetable dishes over medium or high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, and meat for about 3 minutes. If it is frozen food, the heating time will be slightly longer, 4 to 5 minutes.

How to prevent tropical skinned foods from bursting: When heating potatoes, sausages and other skinned foods, you must first poke a few small holes with a fork or knife, otherwise they will burst due to pressure and easily cause electrical damage. Damage and personal burns. Since eggs have shells and membranes, they will burst when heated directly. When heating whole eggs, it is best to peel them first, put them in water, and heat them for about 1 minute to ensure safety and keep the eggs fresh and tender. Similarly, food in sealed bottles and cans cannot be cooked in a microwave oven to avoid explosion.