Yes. It is also easy to replace the light - look in your manual
Yes, as long as the door on the appliance is closed and undamaged.
There is the invention of the 'microwave oven' and also the invention (or creation) of microwaves. Microwaves became useable with the invention of the cavity magnetron, which required precise machining techniques. Microwaves are dangerous to health, as they will cook living flesh in large doses and cause defects in soft tissues, in small doses. The major problem with making microwave ovens, is to make them safe. Design a door that seals properly and make interlocks, so the machine cannot emit microwaves external of the cabinet.
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.
Because they were not safe, so the balance of the risk against the need was big
Because microwaves make the molecules in the food vibrate and heat up. Gamma rays can cause cancer.
No, just because it's microwave safe does not mean it's oven safe. The thermal mechanisms involved in microwave radiation and convective heat are completely different. Many plastics are microwave safe, but you should never put plastic in the oven.
Yes, silicone is microwave safe. It is also safe to put in the dishwasher, and even in the oven.
You can stand as close as you like. Microwave ovens are perfectly safe and the amount of microwave radiation leaking from it is so minuscule as to be irrelevant. People generally don't realize, but there's more energy in light than there is in microwaves. Microwave leakage can't hurt you.
Yes but I would unplug when it is not in use.
not really. it just depends on the dish...like if its glass, stone, plastic, etc.
You can use glassware or any microwave-safe dish to cook chicken in the microwave. Check the bottom of any plastic dishes to see if they are microwave-safe.
Yes, at least up to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. That is all I have tested so far.
Yes but be careful that the plus does not get too hot.
Good quality crazy glue.
Yes, food from a microwave is just hot, it isn't changed in any real way.
It is safe for the microwave, freezer and top rack of the dishwasher, but not the stove, oven or grill.
The light weight plastic containers that are sold at delicatessen counters (like Walmart) are not meant for cooking in the microwave oven. They are strictly used for temporary food storage in the refrigerator.