Kitchenaid microwave-ovens are an essential part of households and you should know how to take preventive steps in order to properly maintain the microwave oven. This article talks about some basic tips to take care your microwave oven.
Tips To Look After Your Kitchenaid Microwave Oven
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o Always cover your food placed in the microwave oven with a covering dish, paper towels or wax paper. This would avoid spatters and keep your oven clean. If there are any spills, they should be cleaned at once and you should regularly wash your microwave oven with a mild detergent and water. While cleaning the oven, do not use abrasive products.
o To remove any odor, you can use a solution of baking soda and warm water to clean the interior of the microwave oven.
o Never use your kitchenaid microwave-ovens for deep-frying, boiling eggs or heating of infant bottles.
o Be very careful while making popcorn in the microwave as there is huge heat buildup inside the oven which can even cause a fire. Follow the exact cooking time as prescribed on the pack; it is better to stick to lower range as higher wattage of the oven can cook the food faster.
o It is very important for you to use only microwave safe bowls and utensils. Some kind of plastics tend to melt inside microwave-ovens, so it is better to use glass utensils to heat food that is going to take longer time to heat. Also, not all glass and ceramics are safe to use inside microwave-ovens. You can take a quick glass test - heat the container in a microwave for one minute. If the container remains cool it is perfect for cooking. If it becomes slightly warm then the container can be used for reheating. If the container becomes hot it is not safe to use it inside microwave oven.
o Do not ever operate empty kitchenaid microwave-ovens as it can sometimes damage the magnetron tube.
o If you find that the inner body of the microwave has developed rusting then it is better to get it checked and repaired by a reputable servicing company.
o Always stick to the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer for operating the microwave oven safely.
o There are some concerns over the use of microwave oven by pacemaker patients because some earlier models of heart pacemakers were found to be interfering with electromagnetic radiations from microwave-ovens. Though the recent technologies have prepared safe pacemakers against such interference, it is still be advisable to consult your doctor if you use a pacemaker.
o For uniform cooking of food, it is better to follow the directions included in the recipe and periodically turn and stir the food while cooking. It is also better to let the food stand after cooking which aids in heat dispersion inside the food.
o Try to avoid metal pans and aluminum foils inside microwave-ovens as they can reflect the microwaves and result in uneven cooking.
Follow the above tips to maintain kitchenaid microwave-ovens in perfect manner.