A Microwave Oven (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Magnetron function
Magnetron function
Converts electrical energy to electromagnetic energy
How microwaves heat food
How microwaves heat food
Cause water molecules to vibrate rapidly, creating friction heat
Purpose of standing time after cooking
Purpose of standing time after cooking
Allows heat to spread evenly throughout the food
What happens when microwave door opens
What happens when microwave door opens
Automatically stops operation
Purpose of turntable
Purpose of turntable
Rotates food to ensure uniform exposure to microwaves
Three microwave-safe container materials
Three microwave-safe container materials
Glass, ceramic, and microwave-safe plastic
Why avoid metal in microwaves
Why avoid metal in microwaves
Reflects microwaves and can cause sparking
Foods that work well in microwaves
Foods that work well in microwaves
Reheating meals, cooking veg, melting, defrosting
Foods to avoid in microwaves
Foods to avoid in microwaves
Crispy items, large meat cuts, foods that may explode
Risk when heating liquids in microwaves
Risk when heating liquids in microwaves
Can superheat and cause sudden boiling
Speed advantage of microwaves
Speed advantage of microwaves
Significantly faster than conventional methods
Energy efficiency of microwaves
Energy efficiency of microwaves
Uses less electricity than traditional ovens
Limitation: browning and crisping
Limitation: browning and crisping
Cannot achieve crispy or browned surfaces
Why cover food in microwave
Why cover food in microwave
Prevents splattering and promotes even heating