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Because the metal causes the microwaves to arch, which can create a dangerous build up of electrical charge that can cause the metal to explode.
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What type of metal is a microwave made of?
Steel
What happens when you put a DVD in a microwave?
Putting things with metal in a microwave causes sparks to fly.
What happens when you put metal submerged in water in a microwave?
If metal is left unexposed in a microwave oven, the metal will deflect the microwaves and cause sparks. However, if it is submerged in water, the microwaves dissipate and are absorbed by the liquid. In turn, the water is heated.
Will a paper clip placed inside a microwave cause damage if the microwave is switched on?
A typical paper clip will cause a small "short" in the microwave energy inside the oven, but likely will cause no harm. Metal of any sort can become hot because of the RF currents that will travel through it and possibly cause a fire if there are flamable items in contact with it.
Will the metal ball go through the metal ring if you heat the metal ring?
yes because when you heat a metal ring it will expand
Can you use a metal baking pan in a microwave oven?
NO! that is very dangerous. Microwaves go through ceramic.
Can round metal container go in microwave?
Metal in a microwave oven is not a good idea. Many sparks. May cause a fire, especially if there is also paper or cardboard involved.
What items don't go into a microwave oven?
Steel and and other metal vessels.
How does the microwave explode if you put metal in it?
because the heat reflects of the metal and it bounces back to the microwave and then it's like a mini explosion in your microwave!
When you turn on my microwave oven there is arcing and sparks?
There is some kind of metal in the microwave. Maybe you have a gold edge around your plate or a metal twist tie. You can not put metal in the microwave (one metal spoon or fork will be okay.)
What can you not put in a microwave?
metal
Can a nonstick cake pan go into microwave?
if it's not too big AND, if it's not metal. Read on the bottom of the pan; often it will say if it's microwave-safe.
What would happen if someone put metal in a microwave oven?
Putting metal in the microwave can cause a fire to happen.
Can I microwave a meal in a metal pan?
No, you will blow up the microwave. It will arc.
Why does the glass panel on a microwave contain a metal mesh?
It has a metal mesh to reflect the microwaves back into the microwave oven instead of out.
Can you put metal in a Panasonic pro 2 microwave?
Don't be stupid! You can't put metal in any kind of microwave.
Why can't metal be put in a microwave?
No because if you put metal in the microwave, it could cause a fire because heat and metal DO NOT mix
