Safety Roles / Tips

When using a plastic wrap for wrapping the food, don't let it touch it keep some space to let the steam escape.

The following figure lists the general guidelines for using microwave oven :

To prevent fire 
Any combustible object should not be placed meat a cooking oven.
Any utensil with metal ingredients should not be used in a microwave oven.
Any operating elector cooking oven should not be left unattended.

To avoid glass cracking 
Any water splash on the hot viewing glass should be avoided.

To avoid explosion 
Any uncooked egg (with or without shell)  or nut should not be heated in a microwave oven.

Any sealed cans or bottles of food should not be kept in the microwave oven. 

Safety Role / Safety Measure for cooking in Microwave Oven

Before cooking in microwave oven follow the precautions gives below.

• Check if utensils are suitable. 
• Check wattage of microwave oven 
• Check if the food is suitable for heating in microwave oven. 
• Read the instructions carefully written on the food package before heating. 
• Avoid charting the food. 
• Be careful while removing food from the microwave oven to avoid being scalded.  

The cookware and other substitute to be used for cooking in microwave oven should be known to avoid any mishap from occurring. The following figure lists the cookware which are safe to use and the ones that to use while cooking in a mocrowave:

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Containers that are labeled for microwave use. 

Heatproof glass. 

Glass-ceramic .

Oven cooking bags. 

Baskets for quick warm-ups of rolls or bread. 

Paper plates, towels, napkins and bags. 

Wax paper, parchment paper heavy plastic wrap. 

Heat- susceptible packaging. 

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Containers of the cold storage 

Newspapers or brown paper bags. 

Metal pans or containers. 

Foam - insulated cups, bowls, plates or trays. 

Chinese "take -out" containers with metal handles. 

Metal "twist ties" on package wrapping. 

Food wrapped in an aluminium foil 

Safety Role / Safety Measures before Using Microwave Oven

Microwave oven are used in every household nowadays but only few people are aware about it's proper placing . A microwave oven :

• Should be kept at an eye level or below. 
• Should be kept at least at a distance of three feet from any combustible m arterial 
• Should be kept at a distance from all such object that block air vents or prevent air circulation. 
• Should be plugged into an outlet directly. 

Now as we have discussed about it's placing, we must now understand how to operate it safety. The following figure lists the instruction to be followed for operating a microwave oven:

Read any warning messages, instructions, operating procedures and safety precautions. 

Do not operate the unit when it is empty 

Do not use it for storage. 

Do not operate if the door does not close. 

Do not tamper with the safety interlock switches or the fuse. 

Ensure safety mechanisms are in good working condition. 

Report if the oven is defective. 

Do not stand directly against or in front of an oven for long periods 

Do not leave food unattended. 

Repairing Microwave Oven /Documentation

After repairing, the technician must provide documents about the appliance worked upon, the information can include :

• Existing service contracts, guarantees and warranties 
• Information about the replacement cycles for the faulty module 
• Records of repairs and replacements 
• Records of items added, replaced, or removed 
• Equipment and supplies inventory 
• Maintenance service agreements; routine inspection, periodic maintenance and eventual renewal services 
• Safety and test certificates 
• Maintenance cost involved 

Educating Customer Cleaning and Maintenance Procedure

Nowadays use of microwave has become quite common but no one gives a second thought for it's proper maintenance / cleaning. Cleaning should be the foremost thing to be performed as it leads microwave ovens long life. The following figure lists the guidelines for maintaining microwave oven:

Microwave Oven Maintenance 

Keep it clean 

Choose dishware carefully 

Prevent door damage 

Avoid running on empty 

Try pre-programmed cooking times 

Respect weight limitations 

Guard against power surges 

Keep up with easy replacements 

The following figure lists the steps to clean the microwave oven:

Unplug the cable 

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Swipe it with a slightly damp cloth 

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Remove turntable 

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Extract the turning element 

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Clean everything inside with non-abrasive sponge 

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Clean the sponge 

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Clean the exterior 

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Inspect it all over 

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Dry it out