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ChadTower:
It's worth looking up anyway.
A Federal standard limits the amount of microwaves that can leak from an oven throughout its lifetime to 5 milliwatts (mW) of microwave radiation per square centimeter at approximately 2 inches from the oven surface. This limit is far below the level known to harm people. Microwave energy also decreases dramatically as you move away from the source of radiation. A measurement made 20 inches from an oven would be approximately one one-hundredth of value measured at 2 inches.
shardian:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven#Safety_and_controversy
It is possible for microwaves to arc out an inch or two from the door. So technically a hot dog could cook if right up against the door. You can also theoretically get cataracts if you stick your face against the glass to watch stuff cook.
hypernova:
--- Quote ---You can also theoretically get cataracts if you stick your face against the glass to watch stuff cook.
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Whoops.
Joking, of course.
--- Quote ---And even good food, such as stuff you're reheating, invariably tastes much better when reheated on the stove or in an oven/toaster oven.
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You should taste some of these meals that they have now. Boston Markets, Stouffer's. Many of those meals are quite good in the quality department, even from the 'wave.
I do love things better from the toaster oven though. I use it when I can. Hot Pockets, chicken strips/nuggets, and pizza go in the toaster oven. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Crisper, and tastier.
Don't you hate it when someone unplugs the toaster oven, and you don't realize it, then put something in, rotate the timer dial, and leave, only to come back when it dings, and find yourself with nothing to do but ---smurfette--- at a cold meal, being forced to wait again?!?! :banghead: :timebomb: :badmood:
whammoed:
--- Quote from: shmokes on April 17, 2007, 02:43:49 pm --- I don't think microwaves deserve a large, permanent spot on the counter
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Am I the only one with the range hood/microwave combo that is above the oven so it doesn't take up any counter space?
hypernova:
Nope. Got one right here.
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