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A note on the type of energy used
by your Microwave Oven
Microwaves are electromagnetic waves that transmit energy. When cooking, the
microwave energy penetrates food to a depth of 4cm (1½ inches), causing its molecules
to vibrate. The heat produced by this friction enables food to be heated, cooked or
defrosted.
How quickly a microwave oven cooks will depend on the size, quality and shape of the food
being cooked. Microwave cooking is healthy in that, without the need for large amounts
of cooking liquid, it means that food retains vitamins, nutrients, aromas and flavour.
Microwave Ovens are also more energy efficient than conventional cooking because they
use up to 70% less energy.
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Never use your Microwave
Oven to:
: Dry clothes or fabrics
: Dry or warm up pets or live animals
: Warm or heat any item other than food and the appropriate
utensil
: Cook sealed containers
: Cook items where you have placed a liquid or mercury
thermometer (eg. Inside roasts or turkeys)
: Heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue or deep frying) or
drinks with high alcohol contents
Never use
our Microwave to…
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