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Article: MICROWAVE OVENS HAVE HIDDEN HAZARDS.(Living Today)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- September 24, 1989
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Conventional ovens present all the familiar hazards of high temperatures. Microwave ovens present some hazards that might not be so apparent. Recently, Consumer Reports' technical staff offered some guidelines for microwaving safely.
Don't try deep-fat frying. Microwave ovens don't allow control over the temperature of the oil, which can spatter or boil over even when it's not overheated. And if moisture were to reach the oil while your hand is inside the oven, the popping oil would have a close-range target. Some manufacturers won't honor their warranty if you use their microwave oven for deep-fat frying.
Let steam escape from covered dishes. When you ...