You’ve Been Using Your Microwave Wrong This Entire Time

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00:00You've been using your microwave wrong this entire time.

00:04Using the wrong containers every time.

00:07Choose microwave-safe glass or ceramic.

00:10Avoid non-microwave plastics and any metal to prevent toxins, warping, sparks, and fires.

00:17Believing full power is always best.

00:20Full power suits boiling, but most foods heat better gently.

00:25Use lower settings for even reheating and safer defrosting.

00:29Leaving food uncovered while heating.

00:32Cover dishes with a microwave-safe lid or damp paper towel to trap steam.

00:36Prevent drying, splatter, and lingering odors.

00:40Worrying about standing too close.

00:43Modern microwaves shield radiation effectively.

00:46Real dangers are burns from superheated liquids and dishes.

00:50Practice safe handling, not distancing.

00:53Forgetting to stir or rotate food.

00:55Microwaves heat unevenly.

00:58Stir soups, stews, and sauces midway.

01:01Even with turntables, manual stirring improves safety and consistency.

01:06Thinking the microwave is only for leftovers.

01:10Go beyond leftovers.

01:12Steam vegetables, melt chocolate or butter.

01:14Gently cook fish, scramble eggs, bake potatoes, and make quick snacks.

01:18Overheating water and liquids.

01:21Liquids can superheat and erupt.

01:24Heat in short intervals, stir between bursts, and leave a spoon or stick inside.

01:29Ignoring resting time after heating.

01:32Let food rest briefly.

01:34Carryover heat equalizes temperatures, finishes cooking meat safely, and prevents cold centers with scalding edges.

01:41Forgetting to cover oily foods.

01:44Greasy food splatter.

01:46Cover with a microwave-safe lid or paper towel, allowing steam to escape and reducing burn risk.

01:53Defrosting food improperly.

01:55Skip full power and countertop thawing.

01:58Use the defrost setting, flipping or stirring midway to thaw, evenly and safely.