Microwave Safety

6/5/2024 (Permalink)

Fire safety and kitchen appliances should never be ignored.

Microwaves are a modern convenience to heat up meals, warm up drinks, or defrost frozen food for dinner. While using microwaves may be something that doesn't seem outright dangerous, fire safety and kitchen appliances should never be ignored.  

Here are a few easy safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association to help prevent painful burns and fires: 

• Purchase a microwave that is listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Make sure to complete and return the product registration card. This way the manufacturer can reach you if there is a recall on the product. 
• Plug the microwave directly into the wall outlet – never use an extension card. 
• Make sure the microwave is at a safe height, within easy reach of all users. 
• Open food slowly, away from the face. Hot steam or the food itself can cause burns. 
• Food heats unevenly in microwave ovens. Stir and test before eating or giving to children.