The microwave is used every day to heat your meals quickly. However, it is crucial to maintain it well. Here are 7 mistakes not to make.
The microwave is very useful when you come home from work and you don’t have the courage to make a big dish. It allows you to quickly reheat your leftovers or your prepared meals. However, by dint of using it carelessly, you risk damaging it and therefore not being able to use it one day. If your device ever breaks down, you can consider repairing it rather than buying a new one directly. Pollution due to household waste is still too high in France whereas, most of the time, it is enough just to change a part for your appliances to work properly again. While waiting to deal with this kind of problem, you can always maintain your household appliances well and use them with care, taking care not to put anything in them. Regarding your microwave, here are 7 mistakes that you certainly make, but that you will not make again in the future. Don’t panic, it happens to everyone.
Forgetting to cover food
When you reheat your dishes, remember to cover them so that everything does not jump on the walls of the microwave. If you’re using tupperware, just open the box with the lid on. Otherwise, opt for the traditional plastic cover supplied with each microwave.
Use it to defrost meat
Even if defrosting options are available on your state-of-the-art microwave, it is not the best solution for enjoying good meat. Indeed, you will use your device for nothing and the meat will ultimately be very dry when tasted. Instead, let it thaw out in the open air (or put it on a wooden board over a heater) for 30 minutes.
Reheat crispy foods
Pizzas, nuggets or fries don’t really taste good when reheated in the microwave. Indeed, the cooking system does not make these foods crispy when they are reheated. Instead, opt for cooking in the oven or on the stove. It will be better and just as fast.
Place any type of dish
Some dishes are not microwaveable. For example, it is better to avoid putting dishes in melamine (hard plastic) should not go in the microwave because it becomes toxic when heated. Ditto for terracotta crockery which absorbs the waves and therefore does not allow the dishes to be reheated properly. If you have plates with golden edges, do not put them in the microwave as this may cause lightning in your appliance.
Reheat your dishes with an airtight lid
This is the best way for your container to explode. The pressure cooker effect will cause such pressure that you may end up with a broken appliance and leftovers scattered all over the microwave.
Do not mix your food
If you don’t remember to stir your food once it’s been microwaved, chances are the center of your dish will be cold and the edges will be hot. It’s not very good.
Don’t wash it
Like any household appliance, it is important to maintain it from time to time. A little white vinegar on a cloth and you’re done. This is the best way to keep your microwave in good condition over the long term.
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