microwave

• what waves do microwaves produce that are directed into the food?

  electromagnetic waves
• what do electromagnetic waves do?

  they cause molecules in the food to vibrate rapidly, this friction causes heat which cooks food from within by conduction
• what meathod of heat transfer do microwaves use?

  conduction
• what are the uses for a microwave oven?

  cooking food, reheating food, defrosting food and melting food
• what are foods suitable for microwave cooking?

  porridge, scrambled egg, microwavable popcorn, vegetables eg broccoli
• guidelines for using a microwave?

  always follow microwaves instructions for use, care and cleaning, never operate when empty, prevent foods from bursting by prodding the skin, eg potatoes and tomatoes, only use suitable microwave cooking containers in a microwave e.g china or microwavable plastic
• what are unsuitable containers for a microwave?

  metal, light plastic or glit- edged china
• modern microwave controls?

  timers, grilling element to brown food, auto weight defrosting- put in the weight and the item you are defrosting and the oven sets a timer for the item