微波安全:注意潜在的危险
Microwave ovens are quick and convenient, but be sure to microwave safely.
微波安全
而微波炉提供快速, 方便烹饪, 如果不小心使用，它们也可能是危险的.
- 96%的美国家庭拥有微波炉.
- 7300起与微波炉有关的家庭火灾 在2014年至2018年间被记录在案吗.
- 财产损失的年平均值 due to microwave fires between 2014 and 2018 is $40 million.
微波损伤
- 泄漏 最常见的伤害原因是什么.
- 最常见的伤害类型是 手指和手被烧伤.
- 孩子们 are more likely to burn their face, head or neck than adults.
喷出热水现象
This phenomenon happens when water heated beyond 212 degrees Fahrenheit in a clean cup or bowl shows no signs of boiling, 但如果受到干扰就会爆炸. 为了帮助降低这种风险:
- 使用倾斜的盘子。
- 在微波炉前加入糖或汤的混合物, and
- Leave a microwavable spoon in liquids while heating to break up the surface tension.
火与冰
消除微波食品中的热点:
- Rotate the dish one-quarter to one-half a turn midway through cooking.
- 进食前搅拌食物.
热，热，热!
The steam inside microwaved containers and popcorn bags can exceed 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Use caution when cooking with or handling these items.
- 使用通风容器;
- 打开远离你脸的容器，
- Let containers cool for 1 to 2 minutes before opening, and
- 使用烤箱手套或锅套.
关于微波炉炊具
不确定你的菜用微波炉是否安全? 通过4个步骤找到答案:
- 将量杯装满一杯水.
- 把它和盘子一起放进微波炉 you want to test.
- 用微波炉高火加热一分钟.
- 如果菜摸起来是热的，那就不安全.
把叉子放进去
Foods in pouches or foods with tight skins or membranes should be pierced to allow steam to escape and prevent them from exploding. 最容易爆炸的食物有:
- 热狗、
- 蛋黄,
- 意面南瓜，还有
- 土豆
另外, you can prevent whole eggs from exploding - never cook an egg in the shell in the microwave!
尽量减少飞溅和溢出
Microwaves should be within easy reach for all users. 你的脸应该比微波炉门高.
一切都始于一个火花
Some materials can spark when microwaved, which could cause a fire. 你不应该用微波炉:
- Aluminum foil (cover foods with waxed paper or parchment instead),
- 金属绳结，或
- 金属漆餐具.
是时候换微波炉了
- The door is bent, damaged, or does not close properly,
- 铰链、密封件或门闩损坏;
- 烹饪时间比平时长，
- 微波炉发出很大或嗡嗡的噪音，
- T在这里 is a burning smell while running the microwave, and
- 这个装置已经有10多年的历史了.
