Genuine Appliance Parts
Welcome to Your Microwave Parts Resource
- How to Find Genuine Microwave Parts
- Different Types of Microwaves
- How Microwaves Work
- Magnetron
- Wave Guide & Stirrer Blade
- The Reasons Some Foods Cook Better than Others in Microwave
- Safe, Quick, & Inexpensive
- Keeping your Microwave Well Maintained
How to Find Genuine Microwave Parts
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Different Types of Genuine Microwaves
Microwaves come in three different types.
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| Countertop Microwave | Microwave/Hood Combination | Oven/Microwave Combination |
How Microwaves Work
Microwaves have earned a permanent place in most households, college dorm rooms, work kitchenettes, etc. They are light, portable, fast, and provide a convenient cooking source.
This is a quick overview of how microwaves work:
Magnetron
Magnetron is a small transmitting antenna, similar to the one radio or TV stations might use.
Magnetron
Microwave ovens convert electricity from the household into one of extremely high voltage. This process feeds the "magnetron," which then converts the high voltage into electromagnetic wave energy. This energy is located in the frequency band of radio waves.
- The waves are directed at the cooking area of the oven.
- This makes the molecules in the food or liquid resonate or vibrate.
- The vibration causes friction between molecules.
- The friction generates heat for cooking.
Wave Guide & Stirrer Blade
These parts work together to make sure that the energy reaches all areas of the microwave interior.
Stirrer blade kit
The Reasons Some Foods Cook Better than Others in Microwave
Some food types are more suitable for cooking in microwave ovens than others - a lot has to do with the structure of the food - or the lack of it. For example:
- Thinking of baking bread? Bread dough has an internal structure of air pockets. When the microwave gets all molecules vibrating at microwave frequency, the structures break down and the bread becomes tough and inedible. It is better to use the conventional oven for this task.
- Heating water? Microwave is perfect for this task. Water has no structure so when the microwave frequency gets its molecules vibrating, they rub against each other creating friction, then heat. Foods with high water content tend to heat well because they have no fragile structures to break down. Excellent foods to heat in your microwave include: vegetables, soups, & foods high in fat and sugar.
Safe, Quick, & Inexpensive
Microwaves use radio waves rather than radiant heat to heat food. This process is considered safe and more energy efficient than standard cooking devices.
Keeping your Microwave Well-Maintained
Warning! You can receive an electrical shock from the components inside your microwave - even when it is unplugged. Only a qualified appliance repair technician should perform any repairs.
Keep your Microwave Working Longer
Keep the inside of your microwave spotlessly clean. Food particles and splatters absorb energy while the unit is operating and may cause burns and other damage to your unit. The touch pad controls, door hardware, and other exterior trim pieces last longer when they are clean. Keep everything spotless!
Surge Protection
Microwaves are susceptible to damage from voltage spikes caused by lightening, etc. because they have solid state circuitry on the inside. It is recommended that you plug your microwave into an appropriate surge suppressor to protect the circuitry.
Door Safety
Your microwave's door keeps the energy inside, where it needs to stay. If the door is damaged, or if the seal doesn't seem to fit correctly or be in disrepair, it is advisable to have your microwave checked by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Running Empty
Microwaves heat the food or liquid by bombarding them with super-high-frequency microwave sound energy. If your oven is empty and there is nothing to absorb the microwave energy, the energy can feed back to the microwave oven itself. This can permanently damage the internal microwave antenna (magnetron).
Warning! It is very important to never operate a microwave without food or liquid inside.
