Getting a new microwave can be exciting for a family, especially if it's something you really wanted or needed for some time. Whether you bought your microwave yourself or received it as a gift, you want to keep it working like new for as long as you can. There are some tips and hints you can discover to help you do just that.
It's important that you take care of your microwave so that it continues to last for you for a long time and also so that it is more energy efficient. For example, if you don't clean your microwave regularly and you allow food to build up inside, it can cause the microwave to malfunction and it can also cause it to use more energy than it should to work properly.
There are different ways that you can clean your microwave. One simple tip is to gently wipe it out with a damp cloth after each use. Cover the food that you cook so it doesn't splatter all over and wipe out spills while they are still fresh and not caked in.
Always follow your recipe closely or the instructions on the package for the food you are cooking. If it says to leave the plastic wrap on the food, always do so while cooking. Also adhere to the "standing time" on the package of most frozen foods. The food will continue to cook after the oven has stopped while standing so this is an important part of the process.
There are different ways to clean your microwave but a good tip to get it ready before a regular wipe down is to take a bowl of water with a couple of teaspoons of baking soda and place it in the microwave. Heat for about 3 to 5 minutes and once the microwave stops, keep the door closed for a few more minutes to let the steam from the baking soda water sink it to the walls of the microwave.
Then carefully remove the bowl and use a soft cloth to wipe down the inside of the microwave. Any food or crud that was stuck on should come right off with ease and without the need to scrub anything which can damage the inside of the microwave.
On a final note, never try to repair your microwave yourself. This is a complex appliance with high voltage transformer, complicated circuits and other features that make it dangerous to work on when you're not fully trained and experienced.
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