Microwave Safety

2. You should never microwave food in tightly ______ containers
6. Turning or mixing food during cooking helps it heat more ______
7. Always use these types of dishes in the microwave to avoid melting or chemical release
10. A microwave is great for quickly heating up these
12. Microwaves are not as effective at killing ______ on food

1. Helps cook food evenly, keeps moisture in, and prevents splatters
2. The amount of time food should sit after microwaving to finish cooking
3. One disadvantage of microwaves is that they heat food ______
4. Food doesn’t do this in a microwave because there’s no dry heat
5. To clean a microwave, heat a bowl of ______ for about two minutes, then wipe it out
8. Metal or foil can cause this dangerous effect in the microwave
9. Styrofoam and cheap plastics can ______, crack, or release chemicals when heated
11. Use hot pads or oven ______ to prevent burns