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Cook: Food Safety and the Microwave!


Get to Know Your Microwave
How Foods Cook in a Microwave
Defrosting Foods in a Microwave
Microwave Cooking Techniques
Testing for Doneness
What to Do With Leftovers
Reheating Foods Safely
Microwave Food Safety Checks

Get to Know Your Microwave

It's important to become thoroughly acquainted with your microwave. It doesn't cook like your other appliances. While microwaves can get food hot enough to kill bacteria that may be present, the microwave doesn't always cook evenly. Therefore, it's up to the cook to arrange, cover, rotate, stir, and turn foods so they reach a safe temperature throughout.

Read all the manufacturer's instructions before operating the appliance. Don't use it for jobs it was not designed to handle. If you have a question about information supplied with the microwave or need guidance on other items, contact the microwave oven's manufacturer.

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