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One day, as you put food into the microwave oven, suddenly you hear a popping sound and, looking inside, you startle at the sight of electrical sparks. Why would the convenient microwave oven suddenly become such a dangerous fire hazard? And what should you do in this situation to keep your family safe and rescue your microwave oven?
1. Microwave Oven Sparking: Causes and Solutions
First, immediately disconnect the power to prevent further risks of fire and more severe damage to the appliance. Then, identify the cause of the microwave oven sparking and take appropriate corrective actions. Microwave ovens can rapidly cook and heat food through microwave radiation, a type of electromagnetic wave that can travel through space at the speed of light. Due to this operation, microwave ovens are prone to sparking due to the following reasons:
1. Cooking food at high power
Cooking food at high power for an extended period can lead to high voltage, causing unabsorbed radiation in the oven to reflect and create sparks. To avoid this situation, avoid cooking a dish for too long in the microwave oven and select the appropriate power level.
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