How to use a microwave?

The microwave gained its popularity in the 70's. To this day, she remains an indispensable helper for any housewife, and manufacturers are constantly striving to further improve their models. Despite this, question, how to use a microwave, still relevant.

The microwave is, essentially, electromagnetic radiation. The cell phone works on the same principle, with a difference only in the applied frequencies. For microwave standard used 2,45 megahertz.

Installation of new equipment

Ways to use a microwave largely depend on its correct location. Example, if you install the appliance on the refrigerator, then it can be used only for heating products. Installing a new device, it is important to consider some subtleties:

1. Do not close the ventilation.
2. Follow the rules of the neighborhood. Do not place the microwave next to the equipment, which emits radio waves. This can cause malfunctions.
3. The instruction warns, that you need to find such a place for the microwave, where the equipment will not be subjected to excessive heat treatment.
4. Management reports, that install the oven on other devices (example, on the washing machine) it is possible, but you should make sure, that microwave vibrations will not harm other equipment.
5. Do not forget, that the surface for installation should be as smooth and firm as possible.

Remember to move the microwave from one place to another, that its front part is a little heavier than the back. It is necessary to correctly calculate the center of gravity, otherwise you can miss and break the technique.

practical advice

Few people know, how to properly start using the microwave, so as not to damage the equipment. Following certain recommendations, you will maximize its service life:

1. Never switch on the appliance, if there are no products in it (the consequences are described in the article, if you turn on an empty microwave and whether you can do it).
2. Heating the oven before starting the grill function, set the cup with water.
3. Do not forget to close the door tightly.
4. If you reheat food, which have a skin or vacuum packing, make a few holes in them with a knife or fork before, how to turn on the microwave.
5. That products did not scatter on the camera, use a special cover.
6. Do not leave the device unattended.
7. After, as the microwave ended, do not rush to grab the dishes. You can get a steam burn.
8. To wash the microwave, it is recommended to use only soft fabrics or sponges.

The average service life of a microwave oven - 5 years. But with proper care, your equipment can last twice as long. Though, that the model may become obsolete, the quality of her work will remain unchanged.

Read also: which utensils and products cannot be used in the microwave.

Dependence of microwave processes on its power

To follow the rules of using a microwave, it is necessary to understand that, what power is needed for a process. Many neglect this knowledge, which negatively affects the work of their equipment:

1. At power up to 140 You can soften hard products, such as butter or ice cream, or raise the yeast dough.
2. At power from 140 to 280 watts can be thawed or melted products.
3. From 280 to 420 watts can be baked, cream or rice.
4. High-quality heating of products takes place at a capacity of 420 to 560 watts.
5. At maximum power, you can boil water or cook your favorite dish, spending less time on it.

If you want to not just defrost the product, but also to cook it, then read the instructions on the label. Perhaps, it is better to defrost first, and then start cooking.

What is important to know

Many believe, that they do not need operating instructions, and they will disassemble independently in the device of a microwave oven. This is the most common mistake, which leads to rapid breakdown of equipment. You need to remember to use the microwave correctly, what:

1. The principle of operation of the microwave oven is as follows, that the waves penetrate directly into the products.
2. Waves do not affect all molecules, but only on water, therefore, only those products can be heated in the microwave, which contain it.

   If you heat something, containing little water, then put a plate of liquid with the products.

3. Do not switch on the oven without the stand, revolving. This will lead to that, that one side of your products will burn, and the other will remain raw.
4. Remember that, that you will not be able to interrupt training, so all spices will have to be added before or after inclusion.

how to care

That your possession of a microwave oven lasted as long as possible, it is better to read the rules of use, this is especially true of that point, which describes the care of technology. This is necessary both to extend the service life, and for correct work. Proper care will also help to avoid unpleasant odors and accumulation of excess fat:

1. Before you start cleaning the equipment, don't forget to disconnect it from the power supply.
2. Don't forget to remove all removable parts for better rinsing.
3. All microwave guts must be treated separately in warm soap solution and allowed to dry.
4. It is better not to allow water to enter the furnace itself, therefore cleaning should be carried out with a damp sponge.
5. Do not use any metal brushes, so as not to damage the sensitive device.
6. It is also forbidden to use funds, which contain chlorine and alkali.

Read also: remove the unpleasant odor from the microwave.

If dirt gets stuck in places, which you cannot process with a rag, use a vacuum cleaner with a thin nozzle. In this way it is convenient to clean the vents.

If you have a Samsung

Statistics show, that every fifth family uses a Samsung microwave oven. Usually, there is no difference in care or operation, but Samsung's microwave may have a different control panel, what to consider when buying:

1. Digital models, which are controlled by buttons.
2. Analog, which are considered the cheapest, but no less high quality compared to other models. Thanks to completely manual control, you will never have system errors.
3. New touch models, equipped with many additional features, including self-cleaning system.

Samsung microwave oven control panel

An important condition when installing a microwave oven of this brand is that, that the distance from other objects should be close 20 centimeters, and the top panel is always free.

conclusion

To ensure that your equipment does not become unusable in advance, read the instructions before, how to start using the device, and not after, how your microwave broke. This is especially important for new models, in which there are a lot of modes and functions. Also, do not forget to clean the device in time, and then your microwave will last for many years.