Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Microwave oven
- Magnetron produces small waves called micro waves.
- Waves travel through a wave guide to a stirrer.
- Scatters the waves and bounce from wall to wall
- Water is dipolar that act as magnets.
- Rapid vibration causes friction which makes heat.
- Can't go through metal, but can with glass, ceramic, plastic, or paper.
- Heat is inside the food so it doesn't stop cooking when you turn off the oven.
- Steam can build and cause foods to explode
- Use pot holders to avoid burns, turn when cooking.
- The more you cook, the less energy each item can absorb.
- Metal and dishes with gold or silver should not be used in.
- Paper towels can be used to absorb moisture, spatters, and spills.
- Wax paper holds in some moisture
- Plastic wrap holds in all the moisture.
- You should not microwave eggs in shells, pancakes, popcorn, canning foods, deep fry foods, or large amounts of food.
- Never put foil items in microwave.
- To cook more evenly stir and rotate foods.
- Microwaves are attracted to fat, sugar and water.
- Density affects cooking times
- Frozen foods take longer to cook