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Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with
RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and
manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car
phones.
MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES
Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM equipment in which radiofrequency energy is intentionally generated
and used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material. This oven is a Class B
equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low
voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD
CONVERSION CHARTS
Then they pass through the
cooking containers to be
absorbed by the water
molecules in the food, all
foods contain water to a
more or lesser extent.
The microwaves cause the water molecules to
vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This
heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also
attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high in
these will cook more quickly.
In a microwave oven,
electricity is converted
into microwave by the
MAGNETRON.
The microwaves
bounce off the metal
walls and the metal
door screen.
Oven Cavity
Magnetron
Waveguide
Turntable
REFLECTION
TRANSMISSION
ABSORPTION
Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration
WEIGHT MEASURES
15 g
1
/2
oz.
25 g 1 oz.
50 g 2 oz.
100 g 4 oz.
175 g 6 oz.
225 g 8 oz.
450 g 1 lb.
VOLUME MEASURES
30 ml 1 fl.oz.
100 ml 3 fl.oz.
150 ml 5 fl.oz. (
1
/4 pt)
300 ml 10 fl.oz. (
1
/2 pt)
600 ml 20 fl.oz. (1pt)
SPOON MEASURES
1.25 ml
1
/4
tsp
2.5 ml
1
/2 tsp
5 ml 1 tsp
15 ml 1 tbsp
FLUID MEASUREMENTS
1 Cup = 8 fl.oz. = 240 ml
1 Pint = 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.) = 480 ml (UK 560 ml)
1 Quart = 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.) = 960 ml (UK 1120 ml)
1 Gallon = 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.) = 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml)
