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Is it safe to reuse microwave magnets?

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What does a magnet do in a microwave?

Microwaves do not litterally use magnets. they are an electro-magnetic frequency.or do you mean the applicance that cooks food?


Which microwave ovens output the least amount of dangerous rays?

A new microwave having a label stating that is meets FDA standards for minimal radiation leakage is the safe choice and will leak the least amount of microwave radiation. You can also protect yourself by not leaning against a microwave while it's operating, and not using a microwave with a door that does not close firmly.


Where can you get a magnet?

For a new super strong magnet that has just been developed called rare earth neodymium magnets, there is a website in the related links below. I looked at it earlier and the prices were quite reasonable. But search the web to compare prices. I personally have a pile of magnets that I have scavenged over the years from mechanical devices. The magnetrons in microwave ovens in particular have two very strong relatively large magnets. Small electrical motors usually have permanent magnets in them. Speakers do as well.


Do microwaves have magnets?

Yes and no but really they don't but some people think that they do just because of how the microwave cooks foods and other things but no it does not have magnets Yes - a microwave oven has a magnet - that is why the generating tube is called a magnetron- it has a ceramic magnet that surrounds the anode block and forces the electrons emitted from the cathode to travel in a circle past the tuned cavities in the anode block, thereby creating the microwaves that are drawn off by an antenna and brought into the oven's cooking chamber - the cavity.


Is it safe to use a microwave oven without the light?

Yes. It is also easy to replace the light - look in your manual

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Induction burners are totally safe. If magnets weren't food safe then you wouldn't hang them on your refrigerator.


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All of Sterlite food storage items are microwave safe. They are designed to reheat food in the microwave. Use caution when reheating food high in sugar or fat as they can cause damage to microwave safe containers. See microwave manufacturer's instructions for information regarding the use of microwave safe containers in your microwave."


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In general, fine bone china is microwave safe. Where the items have gold or platinum band detail on them, these are not suitable for the microwave.


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Something is the kitchen that starts with the letter M?

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