How to Use a Microwave
1. Read the instructions and safety warnings thoroughly. There's a lot of stuff you need to know in that little booklet.
2. Plug your microwave in. Don't plug too many appliances in at once, or you may cause a power outage.
3. Set the time that you want to microwave something for.
- If your microwave has a dial, turn it clockwise until the screen displays the desired time.
- If your microwave has a number pad, type in the desired number of minutes followed by the desired number of seconds.
- You may have to press "Cook" on your microwave before the time set will activate the microwave.
Apply your understanding to microwave specific items.
Start with Bake a Potato in the Microwave. If you are baking just one or two potatoes, or a sweet potato, reduce the power so the outside doesn't scorch by the time the inside is done.
Warm a plate of leftovers at low power.
Warm a milky coffee at medium power and check carefully when to stop so the milk retains its goodness.