Panasonic NN-S784 Operation Manual

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Microwaves and How They Work– 3 –Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio wavessimilar to those used by a radio, including AM, FMand CB. They are similar to a television where theradio waves are converted to a picture on the screen.However, microwaves are much shorter than radiowaves; approximately twelve centimetres wavelength. Electricity is converted into microwave energyby the magnetron tube (which is the heart of themicrowave oven).From the magnetron tube, microwave energy istransmitted to the oven cavity through a small plasticcovered piece. The microwaves are converted to heatin the food. The microwaves enter from the outside ofthe food and travel through the food losing half of theirpower every two to three centimetres. Continued cookingto the centre occurs by conduction.Although pacemakers used to be affected bymicrowaves (as well as by other radio waves), theyare now shielded and are not bothered by theseinterferences. This allows people with pacemakers tosit calmly by their radio or television and cook withmicrowave ovens.When microwaves come in contact with a substance,any one or combination of three things may occur.They can be:1. REFLECTED2. TRANSMITTED3. ABSORBEDReflection:Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy andbecause there is no absorption, there is no heating.This is why the oven interior is either stainless steelor epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that themicrowaves are kept inside the cavity and evenlydistributed throughout the food with the help of theturntable.Transmission:Such substances as paper, glass and plasticTRANSMIT microwave energy and do not becomehot except from food. Because these substances donot reflect or absorb microwave energy, they areideal materials for microwave cooking containers.Absorption:Food contains moisture and will ABSORBmicrowave energy, which causes the moisturemolecules within the food to vibrate at an incrediblerate (2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction,created by the vibration, produces heat energy whichis conducted throughout the food.It is important to use the correct container whencooking in a microwave oven. The following will helpyou make the right selection.How to Test a Container for SafeMicrowave Oven UseTO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVEOVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with coolwater and place it in the microwave oven alongsidethe empty container to be tested; heat one (1)minute at P10. If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), thecontainer should remain comfortably cool, the waterin glass measure should be hot. If the container ishot, it has absorbed some microwave energy andshould NOT be used. This test cannot be used forplastic containers.Paper Products and Freezer WrapWaxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkinsshould not be used for heating or cooking food.Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heatresistant and may melt. Paper towel, greaseproofpaper and bake paper may be safely used for shortperiods of time for covering or lining.Glass, Ceramic and ChinaHeat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable inmicrowave cooking. Many of these items are readilyavailable in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loafdishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pieplates and round or square cake dishes. Examples ofthis type of cookware are Pyrex® and Corningware®.Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating.Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe.Check the care information for reference to microwaveuse for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware ismarked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in themicrowave oven. However, to be sure, check byconducting microwave dish test previously mentioned.Several types of glassware and dinnerware are notrecommended for use in the microwave oven. Do notuse dishes with metallic trim or containers with metalparts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles,as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not usedelicate glassware. 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