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UK households have been urged to check for five things when using a microwave to prevent any damage to it and a disappointed household if the food cannot be eaten afterwards.
The joy of reheating a favourite dish from the night before could quickly be ruined if it is not placed correctly in the microwave with the right containers or a clean space inside the appliance. While it is easy to assume all the buttons on the microwave work the same way when reheating food, experts at Cookology have shared that this is not the case. Andrew Wright, founder of Cookology, said: “Microwaves are brilliant tools when used properly, but we see the same mistakes repeatedly.
“People often treat them like a one-button solution, but a little know-how goes a long way in improving results and extending the life of the machine.”
Over time, it might become habit to assume anything can go in the microwave.
New dinner plates or mugs, some fancy, some not so fancy, have most likely been bought. While it is nice to buy plates with fine detail, it can be easy to miss the detail where there may be metal, which is not a good combination for the microwave.
It’s commonly known that microwaving anything with metal can spark and damage the oven, but microwaving plastic can also be a problem.
Plastic tubs that aren’t microwave-safe can leak chemicals into food, especially when heating fatty or oily dishes.
While a dish is in the microwave, it is important to stay on top of stirring it. This is especially important when reheating rice, meat, or leftovers.
Kitchen experts say: “Food splatters also increase the risk of unpleasant smells and smoke.
“However, make sure to never clean your microwave with bleach or other ammonia-based cleaners. In an enclosed space like your microwave, these can leave behind toxic fumes that can contaminate your food.”
For those in smaller kitchen spaces, it can be easy to use the top of the microwave for storage, but experts suggest this is also hazardous because it blocks the vents, which can cause it to overheat and risk a potential fire.
