Down But Not Out: How to Determine Your Microwave Hotspots

Docs Appliance • September 28, 2017

Microwaves are one of the greatest inventions of all time, making cooking more convenient for all ages. However, determining if your microwave has hotspots can be frustrating. I think we’ve all tried to microwave a piece of pizza, only to find that the crust is piping hot and the other end is lukewarm. Uneven heating is the result of hotspots that form due to the energy waves in microwaves. Realizing your microwave has hotspots can sometimes be a little tricky, but locating your microwave’s hotspots is fairly simple. Use any of the easy methods below to find them and get the most out of your microwave.

The Water Method

The Marshmallow Method

The Paper Method

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