218320 416 Food & Drink Food Preparation and Safety true Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:19:32 -0700 /system/videos/3/00/45/22/224500.flv microwave, safety, practice, heat, re-heat, food, food preparation, safe How To Practice Microwave Safety http://www.howcast.com/videos/218320-How-To-Practice-Microwave-Safety http://www.howcast.com/videos/218320-How-To-Practice-Microwave-Safety/edit approved 100 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218320"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=218320" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 mvazqu http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218320/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 489 false false false 89876 0 15 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218320/15.jpg Follow the manufacturer’s instructions Follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual for operating procedures and safety precautions for your oven model.

]]> 89877 1 22 Tip Never operate the oven if the door does not close properly, or if the door, latch, hinge, or sealing surfaces have been damaged.

]]> 89878 2 29 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218320/29.jpg Use the microwave oven appropriately Use the microwave only for defrosting, heating, and cooking food. Other uses may lead to a fire.

]]> 89879 3 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218320/37.jpg Use microwave-safe containers Use microwave-safe containers including heat-safe glass, glass-ceramic, china, pottery without metal, and plastic containers labeled “Microwave-safe.” Use paper for short heating periods.

]]> 89880 4 50 Tip Microwave energy passes through these containers and heats the food inside. But containers may still become hot if the food gives off a lot of heat.

]]> 89881 5 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218320/58.jpg Avoid containers with metal Never use metal, including pottery or glass with metallic glaze, in the oven.

]]> 89882 6 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218320/63.jpg Do not overheat liquids Do not overheat liquids such as water, coffee or tea in the oven. They may boil over after you remove them.

]]> 89883 7 72 Tip Stir liquids before and halfway through heating. Leave the container in the oven for a short while before removing it.

]]> 89884 8 78 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218320/78.jpg Exercise caution with baby foods Heat baby food in a dish, not in the jar. When heating a bottle, remove the nipple to avoid trapping steam. After heating, shake the bottle to achieve a uniform temperature.

]]> 89885 9 88 Fact Did you know? In 1947, microwave ovens were the size of refrigerators and cost between $2,000 and $3,000.

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