| taught us that each type of electromagnetic radiation | | | | upwards. The process will facilitate faster cooking. |
| has different wavelengths and frequencies and that | | | | Convection ovens are widely used by large families |
| those with short wavelength and highest frequency | | | | and eateries. They are also expensive like built-in |
| radiate more energy. The theory is applied in the case | | | | ovens. Commercial type microwave ovens are used |
| of micro wave oven. Microwaves are of short | | | | for baking, roasting, grilling and toasting. Medium sized |
| wavelength with high frequency. Microwave oven in | | | | micro ovens can accommodate casseroles and |
| our kitchen works on the principle that the energy in | | | | cooking pans specially made for the purpose. Culinary |
| the microwave can be used for cooking food. Water | | | | experts use ovens for browning and broiling in the |
| molecules contained in the food items absorbing the | | | | process of cooking meat specialties. |
| energy of the microwaves, create vibrations resulting | | | | The modern hectic lifestyles forced many households |
| in the generation of heat which is utilized for cooking. | | | | to make use of microwave ovens for cooking, |
| The strange phenomenon is that it does not heat up | | | | defrosting, reheating etc. But experts on food and |
| the container, but only the contents with moisture. The | | | | nutrition have warned against persistent use of |
| cookware will not get heated directly. | | | | microwave ovens as there are hazards of radiation in |
| Innumerable types and models of microwaves ovens | | | | which cooked food will loose many of the nutritive |
| are in use today. But the compact sized microwave | | | | values. According to them quality of food prepared in |
| ovens are widely used for the convenience they offer. | | | | microwave ovens will be inferior to that prepared by |
| Many modern households use microwave ovens only | | | | conventional methods. However ovens can be used in |
| to defrost or reheat the food. But in the recent past | | | | certain compelling circumstances for cooking food. For |
| larger microwave ovens are used to cook food as the | | | | defrosting or reheating this utility can be used without |
| process is fast and to a certain extent healthy. Built-in | | | | fear of adverse effects on health. Modern markets |
| microwave ovens are also popular now, even though | | | | are flooded with several types, sizes and brands of |
| they are expensive. The high wattage utility will | | | | microwave ovens to cater the increasing demands of |
| consume substantial amount of energy. But the | | | | the consumers. Many new features are being |
| duration of cooking is very short and therefore the | | | | incorporated in the new models. Non-stick interior |
| total power consumed will be comparatively low. | | | | coatings help to expedite cleaning process. Grease |
| As such it is considered as cost effective method. | | | | filters and removable turntables are special features |
| Microwave ovens consume 500w to 2000w of | | | | provided in the new models. As in the case of other |
| electricity depending on their sizes. In the case of | | | | consumer durables, microwave ovens are also |
| convection ovens, fans are used to make temperature | | | | subjected to facelifts to make them sophisticated and |
| even inside the device, as heat is transmitted only | | | | user friendly. |