Microwave Notes

Microwave Notes

1. Microwaves have a electric vacuum tube called a magnetron

   • This is what produces microwaves hense the name microwave
     • Microwaves are used to produce heat therfore using the heat to heat up food
       • the radio waves produce friction

2. It is also called a thermal oven

   • The heating comes form the bottom and top of the oven
     • The oven has a extra fan to help heat up the oven
       • Your going to cook your foods 25 degrees lower
         • The food cooks faster on convection oven
           • The inside is called a oven cavity.
             • Use bakewear that is light and bright
               • Darker and thicker trays crisp food more
                 • Hot air rises
                   • The top of the oven is usually 30 degrees hotter
                     • Steam can build up inside confined areas and cause foods to explode
                       • Larger amount of foods will need a longer time to cook
                         • Use sauces,herbs, or toppings to make pale foods look better
                           • Microwaves bounce off the sides of the oben
                             • Microwaves don't penetrate food as well as ovens
                               • Food does not stop cooking when you take it out of the oven
                                 • Convectional oven
                       • Conventional Oven
     • Oven Notes