Microwave

Microwave

1. How a microwave works

   • A magnetron creates microwaves that bounce off the walls
     • The microwaves enter the food and the water acts like a magnet
       • It makes the water molecules move back and fourth very fast which causes friction and it heats up the food

2. Acceptable dishes for microwave

   • Paper
   • Plastic
   • microwaveable dishes

3. unacceptable dishes for microwave

   • metal
   • dishes with gold or silver on it

4. Acceptable Coverings

   • Paper Towels
     • To absorb moisture, splatters and spills
   • Wax Paper
     • Holds in some of the moisture
   • Plastic Wrap
     • Hold in moisture

5. Cooking Hints

   • Foods at refrigerator and freezer temperature will take longer than room temperature
   • Density affects cooking time
   • Bony pieces of chicken put it on the outside