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Microwave Ovens
Follow the links below to find information about microwave ovens, including safety issues.
Reviewed August 2011
2 Resources Found
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| Title: | Microwave ovens - safety issues |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The microwave oven can be hazardous if not used correctly. Common dangers include unevenly cooked foods and scalds from escaping steam. Radiation leaks are possible from damaged microwave ovens but the risk is small. A microwave oven cannot be used to sterilise jars or bottles, including babies' bottles. |
| Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | ARPANSA - Radiation emissions from microwave ovens |
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| Publisher: | Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) |
| Description: | Microwave ovens have a potential to create radiation hazards if they are incorrectly used or are not maintained in good working order. Some features of microwave ovens and precautions in their use are described. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
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