Microwave ovens do not cook food like other appliances. In a
regular oven, hot air makes both the food and its container hot,
while in a microwave, the air is cool. The microwave oven emits
microwaves which cause food molecules to vibrate. The resulting
friction causes heat. This heat can get hot enough to kill the
bacteria in foods. However, there are a few limitations. These
microwaves heat the molecules on the outside of the food. This
can, in turn, heat further inside the food, but usually there
are cold spots. These cold spots are uncooked or unheated food
where bacteria can survive. But, there are some things you can
do to prepare food safely and deliciously in a microwave. These
guidelines are important whether you are cooking raw food or
reheating a meal. It is important to become familiar with your
microwave. Different ovens will take longer to cook the same
food. All foods should be cooked right away after defrosting.
Never partially cook food and store it for later use. Be
especially careful when h