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Microwave Mind Map
- Magnetron produces microwaves
- Wave guide pushes microwaves into stirrer
- Stirrer directs waves onto food/walls of microwave
- Microwaves magnetically move water molecules, causing friction
- Friction produces heat, cooking food
- Friction produces heat, cooking food
- Thicker food should be towards the walls
- Microwaves magnetically move water molecules, causing friction
- Stirrer directs waves onto food/walls of microwave
- Wave guide pushes microwaves into stirrer
- Cannot pass through metal
- Pass through ceramic, plastic, etc.
- Use a potholder to prevent burning yourself
- Use a potholder to prevent burning yourself
- More food = more time it takes to cook
- Food usually cooks too quickly to brown
- Food only cooks ~ 1 inch in (STIR!)
- Allow food to stand after heating to continue cooking
- No heating element (Paper towels/plastic wrap are A-OK to use)
- Prick eggs/potatoes to prevent explosions
- Cover food to retain moisture/prevent splatters
- Stir/turn food for even cooking
- Foods like rice/noodles DON'T cook faster in microwave
- Use conventional oven/microwave simultaneously for most efficient cooking
- Use conventional oven/microwave simultaneously for most efficient cooking
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