The emergence and spread of microwave ovens it possible to simplify many household stuff. Reheat and defrost food and food was at times more convenient. However, as with any complex electronic device, microwave oven requires compliance with basic safety rules when handling it. These rules apply to both quite obvious, like the fact that it is not necessary to dry the pet (and such individuals are met) and is not quite obvious that we'll talk.
1. Raw eggs. B>
In raw egg under the influence of microwaves produces steam. Naturally, finding no way out, the vapor pressure soon becomes too large and the egg bursts.
2. Old dishes. B>
Old dishes for the most part must contain compounds of lead and other heavy metals. When heated, they are able to get to the food and cause serious poisoning of the body.
3. Containers from fast food. B>
Takeaway usually packaged in containers that contain polystyrene because it retains heat very well. At the same time, under the influence of microwaves the material releases harmful chemicals that are dangerous to humans.
4. Paper bags. B>
The same paper bags from the supermarket, which is convenient to carry the purchases in the microwave can not only trigger a fire, but also release a lot of toxic substances. In no case do not reheat food in paper bags.
5. Sponges for washing dishes. B>
Heating the wet sponge in the microwave can actually relieve it of all bacteria. However, a dry sponge under the impact of microwaves is simply light up.
6. Crockery with metal elements. B>
If there is any dish, even the smallest metal ring, put a dish in the microwave is not recommended to avoid fire.
7. Fresh herbs. B>
Dry fresh herbs in the microwave - a bad idea. These herbs contain very little liquid, and if even a little overdo, can cause fire.
8. Foil. B>
Foil-like material can block microwaves. Therefore, in the microwave to heat food wrapped in a foil should not be, if you do not want to see sparks and flame.
9. Mugs. B>
Steel, which is mostly used for the manufacture of cups - a sure way to a fire.
10. Clothing. B>
For the same reason it is not advisable to dry the clothes in any microwave and in particular socks. The fabric can simply ignite.
11. Watermelon. B>
Same story as with eggs. Inside watermelon under the influence of microwaves also produces steam. And if you do not want it to be you inside the microwave exploded and splashed all, better not put it there.
12. CD-drives. B>
Very quickly ignited in a microwave oven and can cause serious fires.
13. Plastic containers. B>
For their manufacturing is often used harmful chemicals that in the heating process can easily go into the food itself.
14. Broccoli. B>
Putting the broccoli in the microwave you will not see any explosions or fire. However, if the broccoli in a microwave oven to warm up, this useful vegetable loses 97% of all their necessary elements and vitamins.
: Fishki.net