Explosion in domestic Microwave oven
Explosion in domestic Microwave oven
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A stoneware pot exploded after 4 minutes in a microwave oven. The body of the appliance resisted but the safety coating inside got damaged so the metal underneath is now exposed. Is it unsafe to put earthenware in microwaves? Can anyone recommend a microwave oven safety forum? That would be very useful. Thanks.
I am a journalist not an engineer but searching for a microwave safety issues forum I found your site. Any pointers and understanding are much appreciated.
I am a journalist not an engineer but searching for a microwave safety issues forum I found your site. Any pointers and understanding are much appreciated.





RE: Explosion in domestic Microwave oven
RE: Explosion in domestic Microwave oven
This is a well known phenomenon that was probably learned back in the 1940's, so I do not think this is some sort of earthshaking breaking news story! Just use some common sense. If the cooking vessel is labeled "microwave safe", it probably is. If it is not, you should test it. Put a little water in it and throw it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so, and if the water is heating up but not the vessel, you are probably ok. If the vessel is heating up and the water is cool, do not use it in the microwave!
RE: Explosion in domestic Microwave oven
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