Microwave Oven

Microwave Oven

1. Magnetron

   • Magnetron (An electron vacuum tube.
     • Pass through paper, plastic or paper.
       • Energy in a microwave is uneven
   • Stirrer.
   • Heat
     • A microwave oven has no heating element.
       • because of this allows you to use paper and plastic.
         • heat is inside food so food does not stop cooking.
           • The more food your cooking the less energy there is for each item to absorb.
             • foods cook quickly.
               • It is quicker to cook things like rice or noodles in a microwave oven.

2. Rearrange some parts of the oven may have more energy

   • Microwaves penetrate food only 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches.
     • Microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven.
       • Use potholders to avoid burns.
         • dishes in microwaves do get warm.
           • Bring food to the center of the table.
             • turn dishes several times
               • Arrange food so the thickest parts are toward the side of the oven