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Micro wave can penetrate more than two centimetres into the food.

Cost of micro wave oven is less.
Disadvantages
Microwaves are dangerous and so there should not be any leakage.
Every time the lock of the door should be checked properly

We should not use cell phone in microwave oven cooking areas.
Uneven heating (or) cooking of food is not good for health.
Tips on Safe Microwave Oven Operation
Follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual for recommended operating procedures and safety precautions for
your oven model.
Use microwave safe cookware specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven.
Don’t operate a microwave oven if the door does not close firmly or is bent, warped, or otherwise damaged.
Stop using a microwave oven if it continues to operate with the door open.
As an added safety precaution, don’t stand directly against an oven (and don’t allow children to do this) for long
periods of time while it is operating.
Do not heat water or liquids in the microwave oven longer than recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions.
Some ovens should not be operated when empty. Refer to the instruction manual for your oven.

Microwave Ovens and Health

Microwave radiation can heat body tissue the same way it heats food. Exposure to high levels of microwaves can
cause a painful burn. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating
because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Additionally, the lens of the eye is
particularly sensitive to intense heat, and exposure to high levels of microwaves can cause cataracts. But these
types of injuries – burns and cataracts – can only be caused by exposure to large amounts of microwave radiation.
Consumers should take common sense precautions regarding handling of hot foods and beverages. For more
safety recommendations see the section of this page titled: Tips on Safe Microwave Oven Operation.

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