Prevention and countermeasures of radiation leakage of microwave oven

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When the microwave oven is running, many people will worry about whether invisible radiation will leak, endanger the health of their families. Don't panic, today we become security guards, in a practical way to analyze the microwave oven different life cycle radiation leakage risk, and give countermeasures, so that kitchen safety is guaranteed!

1. A new plane is coming

(1) check the Certificate of Conformity, eliminate the source of hidden dangers

When you take your brand-new microwave home with you, don't rush to use it. The first step is to double-check its product certificate and test report. The microwave oven that regular manufacturer produces, before leaving the factory, should pass strict radiation leak test, the product that passes a test only, just can affix qualified label. So, when buying must choose formal channel and well-known brand, do not covet cheap buy three no product, otherwise may give the kitchen buried a time bomb.

(2) standardize installation operation and ensure safe operation

Installation, to be in strict accordance with the requirements of the operation manual. Ensure that the microwave oven is placed in a stable, well-ventilated place, leaving enough space around to avoid being too close to other electrical appliances or items to prevent poor heat dissipation or electromagnetic interference affecting its normal operation. At the same time, to check whether the door is tight, switch is flexible. If you find a gap in the door or switch is not smooth, should immediately contact after-sales personnel for debugging or replacement, do not deal with their own, so as not to cause more serious security risks.

2. Stable years

(1) clean the interior in time to prevent radiation“Accomplices”

In the stable use period of microwave oven, daily maintenance and maintenance is very important. After each use, to clean up the microwave internal food residue and stains. You can use a damp cloth gently wipe the wall and turntables, to avoid residual food spoilage and smell, but also to prevent food residue become radiation leakage accomplices. For hidden areas such as door cracks and corners, use a small brush or cotton swab to make sure there is no residue.

(2) check the seal regularly and pay attention to the shielding condition

Check the seal of the microwave oven regularly. You can observe whether there is deformation or signs of wear and tear, if found that the door gap widening or cracks, should be replaced in a timely manner seal. At the same time, to check whether the radiation shielding is intact. Although we can not directly see the shielding layer, but by observing the appearance of the microwave oven is abnormal deformation or damage to the initial judgment. If you suspect there is a problem with the shielding layer, it is best to ask a professional for testing.

(3) pay attention to the use of methods to avoid operational risk

In addition, we should pay attention to the use of microwave oven. Avoid using metal containers or cutlery with metal decorations to heat food, as the metal will reflect microwaves, which may cause sparks inside the microwave oven and lead to safety incidents. At the same time, do not idling microwave oven for a long time, so as not to damage the magnetron and other important components, increasing the risk of radiation leakage.

3. Aging is coming

(1) check the appearance changes, judge the internal damage

With the passage of time, the microwave oven gradually entered the aging period. At this point, its performance may decline, the risk of radiation leakage will increase accordingly. So we need to pay closer attention to its state. First of all, always check the appearance of the microwave oven. If the shell is found to have cracks, deformation or paint off and so on, may be the internal structure has been damaged, should be stopped in time, and ask professionals to repair.

(2) pay attention to the sound of operation, troubleshooting parts

Secondly, we should pay attention to observe the operation of microwave oven sound. Under normal circumstances, the sound of microwave oven operation is relatively stable, if there is abnormal noise, such as Hum, click, etc. , may be internal parts failure, need further inspection.

(3) pay attention to the heating effect and prevent radiation risk

In addition, to pay attention to the heating effect of microwave oven. If the food is found to be heated unevenly, or the heating time is significantly longer, it may be that key components such as magnetrons are aging, resulting in a decrease in output power. This not only affects the heating quality of the food, but may also increase the risk of radiation leakage. Therefore, when these problems occur, should be timely contact after-sales personnel for maintenance or replacement parts.

4. Overdue and damaged

(1) define the service life and avoid over-use

If the microwave oven has exceeded its design life (typically 8-10 years) , or if it has been seriously damaged by an accident, such as a ruptured enclosure or a short circuit in the internal circuit, don't take any chances and keep it working sick. At this time, the microwave oven is like a time bomb that may explode at any time, which poses a great threat to the health and safety of family members.

(2) stop using in time, do a good job in the follow-up treatment

If the microwave oven is out of date or damaged, stop using it immediately and disconnect it from the power supply. Can contact the professional electrical recycling agencies to deal with, to avoid arbitrary disposal caused by environmental pollution. At the same time, to timely replacement of a new microwave oven to ensure that the heating needs of the kitchen to be met, but also to protect the safety of the family.

5. Scientific response

(1) recognize the importance of testing, regular professional investigation

In addition to the daily self-inspection and maintenance, regular professional testing is also very necessary. The professionals have advanced testing equipment and rich experience, can more accurately detect the microwave oven radiation leakage and other potential problems.

(2) select a professional organization to ensure reliable testing

In general, it is recommended that microwave ovens be thoroughly tested once a year. Testing, to select a qualified and reputable professional institutions to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the test results. If the microwave oven is found to have excessive radiation leakage and other issues, should immediately stop using, and in accordance with the recommendations of professional maintenance or replacement.

Conclusion

Although the risk of radiation leakage from microwave ovens exists, we can minimize the risk as long as we master the correct method and carry out daily maintenance and scientific response in a practical attitude. From the new machine to the old, let us take good care of the heating magician in the kitchen, so that it can continue to bring convenience and warmth to our lives, while protecting the health and safety of our families, let the kitchen become the real warm, the safe harbor.