How to extend the life of the microwave

With the advent of the microwave in the kitchen, the cooking process becomes simpler and faster. In a short period of time, you can warm up food, defrost food and cook a variety of dishes. Unfortunately, any equipment breaks down sooner or later, and the microwave oven is no exception. And only after a breakdown, we begin to wonder how long the life of a microwave oven is and how to extend it.

How much can work microwave

In order to extend the life of the device, you need to adhere to certain operating rules. Regardless of whether you have a microwave or a stand-alone microwave, which company it is and what functions it performs, the rules of care are the same. If all the procedures for the care of the device to perform on time and regularly, it will not take much time and effort, but only extend the life of the microwave oven. Manufacturers claim that the microwave oven without problems can work up to 6 years. But this is not the limit, you only need to periodically devote some time to the device.

The service life of the device primarily depends from its qualityto which you need to pay attention when buying a microwave. If speak about covering the inner chamber the device will last longer than the ceramic, and it is also easy to wash.

To simplify the process of washing the microwave oven will help the presence of the function "Steam cleaning".

Correct installation

The location of the microwave will also determine how long it will last, because some of the “neighbors” adversely affect the operation of the oven (for more details, see the articlemicrowave installation rules: neighborhood with other appliances).

The proximity of the microwave oven is undesirable with such technology and devices as:

• Fridge.
• Washer.
• Dishwasher.
• Plate.
• Devices of the heating system.

Such equipment as the refrigerator, washing and the dishwasher during the work vibrate, it can lead to breakage of the microwave oven. Do not install the microwave oven against the walls of the kitchen set, this will block the ventilation holes, which can cause the heating device to fail.The distance between the walls of objects should be not less than 10 cm.

Moisture inside the device is not allowed. Therefore, it is not recommended to put the device for heating food on the window sill due to condensation during the cold season.

If you put the microwave near heating appliances or other heating equipment, it will provoke overheating devicethat is also not the norm. When installing a microwave oven, take care of a flat and stable horizontal surface, as well as access of air to the openings for ventilation of the device.

Operation Tips

From how correctly you use the device, also depends on its service life:

1. Preheat food only in the dishes specified in the instruction manual - from heat-resistant glass and baked ceramics. Do not use metal utensils, as well as containers with silver or gold plating. Neglect of this advice can cause a fire, as an electric arc arises between the dishes and the metal parts of the microwave, and consequently there is a crackling sound and sparks.
2. Before you put the plastic dishes inside the chamber, make sure its quality and purpose.Some plastic plates may melt if exposed to heat.
3. Never turn on an empty microwave oven. This will break the main part - magnetronwhich costs a little less than the device itself. Think about whether you need extra costs before conducting experiments.
4. Do not leave the included device unattended. If the food is overheated, it may ignite.
5. If the device does not support the double boiler mode, high humidity is contraindicated, so cook the first dishes on a regular stove.
6. Do not put dishes that are not the size of the oven chamber, which may scratch the inner surface. As a result, microwaves are not reflected correctly, which can damage the magnetron.
7. Do not have the habit of leaning on the microwave door. It will drain and transmit waves, which will affect the quality of the instrument.

Cooking recommendations

Adhering to the basic recommendations for cooking products, you can extend the life of the household appliance:

1. On the preparation of each product or dish given time. Do not exceed it.Please note that after turning off the microwave, the cooking process does not end, but lasts another 5-10 minutes.
2. Do not exceed the allowable weight of heated products, which is indicated for each model separately - in the instruction manual. However, products with low weight (up to 200 g) also do not benefit the microwave oven. When heating a single sandwich or cake, place a cup of water inside the chamber.
3. Do not try to heat food in a shell with a high content of liquid, for example, eggs and tomatoes (for a full list, see the article what dishes and products can not be used in the microwave). Otherwise they will explode and stain the entire chamber.
4. Do not heat food in containers with lids closed.
5. Before cooking vegetables, they need to be punctured with a knife or fork in several places - to get steam out.
6. With sausages, you need to remove the casing before heating.
7. It is forbidden to dry vegetables, fruits and herbs in the microwave.

Microwave care

Equally important to extend the life of the microwave oven has the right care. Do not hesitate with cleaning the microwaveotherwise it will be difficult to cope with fat deposits.If you could not wash the camera in time, and the fat was already sticking to its walls, put the minutes for 5 glasses with water and turn on the stove at maximum power. Get rid of the unpleasant smell will help a few drops of lemonadded to water. Under the influence of steam, pollution will be softened and you can easily remove them.

The spinning plate should be washed with warm soapy water. Do not use scrapers when cleaning the device. They can spoil the coverage of the camera.

Ideally, you should wipe the walls of the chamber with a soft cloth or sponge after each use, and cover the heated food with a special lid.

Adhering to the simple rules for heating food and caring for a microwave oven, you extend the life of your indispensable assistant at least twice.