mirowave safety

[encee]

is it safe to open the microwave whilst cooking is taking place because i went ape at hubby the other day because he opened it and the light had not gone off.i'm sure i remember when back in the 70's there was a real problem with radiation or did i imagine it?

[Toureman]

Yes it is safe as the microwaving switches off as soon as the door is opened, also when I open my microwave the light automatically switches on.

People didn't understand the new fangled microwaves in the 70s so they believed all the myths that surrounded them.

[Ice.Maiden]

Well it's not ionising radiation encee, like you'd get from being exposed to x-rays, and your oven WOULD switch off automatially, but on the other hand, I've often wondered why you can test those things trhat test for leaks. If it's "safe" - why would you need to do that?

[kevo2k7]

We dont have a microwave at all as i believe they are one of the main reasons for every tom dick and harry getting cancer these days but each to their own eh.

[Ice.Maiden]

i think that's a brilliant reason, kevo!!! Then again - I'm the same about mobile phones and radio masts!!!