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'''Microwaves''' cook things quickly. They use high energy, short cycle waves to heat food.
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The '''microwave oven''' cooks things quickly. They use high energy, short cycle waves to heat food. The length of time will vary based on the power level, the bulk of the food being cooked and the amount of liquid.
 
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Microwaves uses microwave radiation to heat up food by only heating up the liquid particles in them.
   
 
==Safety==
  
==Safety==
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* '''''Never''''' use a microwave to warm anything live.
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* '''''Never''''' use a microwave to warm anything that's alive.
 
* Use "microwave-save" dishes or utensils in the microwave.
  
* Use "microwave-save" dishes or utensils in the microwave.
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** Metal items are '''''not''''' ok.
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** Metal items are '''''not''''' OK.
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* Don't try to open the microwave while it's running.
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* Do not try to open the microwave while it's running '''''ever'''''.
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== Types==
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* Convection
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* Commercial (heavy duty)
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===by location===
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Some microwaves can be mounted or located in different ways.
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* Over the Range
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* Countertop
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* Under-Cabinet-Microwave Under Cabinet Microwave - aka Built-In
   
 
==Related==
  
==Related==
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* About.com's Busy Cooks section on [http://busycooks.about.com/od/microwaveovens/bb/microwave.htm Before You Buy a Microwave Oven]
  
* About.com's Busy Cooks section on [http://busycooks.about.com/od/microwaveovens/bb/microwave.htm Before You Buy a Microwave Oven]
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* University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee on [http://www4.uwm.edu/usa/safety/radiation_safety/microwaves.cfm Microwave Oven Radiation Safety]
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* University of Colorado at Boulder on [http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/microwaves/index.html Microwave Ovens] and how they work
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Reviews
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* [http://www.epinions.com/Microwave_Ovens epinions.com]
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* [http://reviews.cnet.com/microwaves/ CNET]
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* [http://www.testfreaks.com/microwave-ovens/ TESTFREAKS]
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* [http://www.galttech.com/research/buying-online/best-microwave-oven.php Galt Technology]
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Commercial sites
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* [http://www.undercountermicrowave.com/Under-Cabinet-Microwave Under Cabinet Microwave] - aka Built-In
 
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Revision as of 19:35, 15 November 2015

Microwave (298)

under the counter microwave

The microwave oven cooks things quickly. They use high energy, short cycle waves to heat food. The length of time will vary based on the power level, the bulk of the food being cooked and the amount of liquid.

Microwaves uses microwave radiation to heat up food by only heating up the liquid particles in them.

Safety

  • Never use a microwave to warm anything that's alive.
  • Use "microwave-save" dishes or utensils in the microwave.
    • Metal items are not OK.
  • Do not try to open the microwave while it's running ever.

Types

  • Convection
  • Commercial (heavy duty)

by location

Some microwaves can be mounted or located in different ways.

  • Over the Range
  • Countertop
  • Under-Cabinet-Microwave Under Cabinet Microwave - aka Built-In

Related

References

Reviews

Commercial sites

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