Radiation which has created

fears against the use of

microwaves, is of 2 types –

ionizing and non-ionizing. The

ionizing waves can be

hazardous to health but the

non-ionizing waves cannot

damage body cells, infact they

only create heat which has no

more effect on the body than

normal heat.

Microwaves are high frequency, non-ionizing electromagnetic waves which are similar to radio and TV waves but are shorter. Inside the oven there is a magnetron vacuum tube which converts electrical energy into high frequency microwaves which in turn is distributed by stirrer fans evenly inside the oven.

Radiation which has created fears against the use of microwaves, is of 2 types – ionizing and non-ionizing. The ionizing waves can be hazardous to health but the non-ionizing waves cannot damage body cells, infact they only create heat which has no more effect on the body than normal heat.

    Important Facts : These basic factors which affect microwave cooking are are                                      important as one should know about it

    Reheating : Microwawe makes life simple! Food is reheated in only a few minutes

  Cookware : Choosing the correct microwave cookware is important.

  Cooking : Some useful cooking techniques should be remembered while

  Techniques : cooking in a microwave.

  Maintenance : Proper care, such as cleaning and looking after the microwave is                              required.