Microwaves are very useful home appliances. They make your job in the kitchen comfortable and almost every home has one. But many things can make your microwave a safety and health risk, and rust is one of them.
Why Rusty Microwaves are Dangerous
Microwave radiation can leak from a rusted microwave oven. Rust on the outer casing does not generally pose a threat to safety, but it may be more dangerous elsewhere. Disconnect the oven periodically and test the inside walls and the handle. Be mindful that rust may not be visible immediately but may lie underneath the surface.
Wiping a cloth over the surface will remove any loose coating material and reveal the rust underneath. We at All Area Appliance Service like to keep our clients informed about the benefits and risks of using various home appliances and offer appliance repair services. Here is some information about rusty microwaves that can help.
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Proper maintenance can keep your microwave running smoothy and risk free.
Arcing and rust Arcing
This happens when microwave rays bounce against metal and cause sparks during use in the oven. Check that none of the cooking utensils in your microwave are metal when the sparks appear. If the inner coating of the oven is not ceramic, it could have eroded and exposed the rusting surfaces to the rays. It may have been the cause of the arcing. Switch off the oven at the first hint of the sparks in your microwave and detach it from the mains.
- Microwave radiation leakage
Rust on the insides of your microwave oven or its door can cause microwave radiation leakages. Science experts seem to acknowledge that microwave radiation can affect human biological cell processes and cause problems such as glaucoma, leukemia as well as sterility.
Microwave exposure can also lead to internal damage, such as blistering, necrosis as well as erythema, but there is no solid clinical evidence of this. Nevertheless, according to the Microwave Technologies Association, there is no evidence that a microwave oven has ever caused damage.
To confirm whether there is radiation leakage, place a cell phone in a microwave oven and close the lid. Dial the number of the phone. In case the phone rings inside the rusty microwave, it means the radiation can leak out too, probably from a rusted layer. You can also put a fluorescent bulb in front of the microwave oven that is switched on. Leaking radiation will prompt the lamp to light up or flicker.
Tips To Clean Rust Of Microwave and Prevention
Clean the interior of a microwave oven with a damp hot rag after use. This is one of the most basic microwave maintenance tips. When you fail to clean the inside of the microwave, foods and grease can harden the residue and cause rusting. Tackle stubborn stains as follows:
- Put a lemon slice in a cup of hot water.
- Place the bowl in the oven and use a low oven setting for a few minutes to generate steam.
- Clear the stains using a wet cloth
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