Microwave Care

Kitchen & Cooking

Why Does My Microwave Still Smell Burnt After Cleaning?

Burned-food odors can linger in a microwave after visible residue is removed, but an electrical or chemical burning smell is a different issue that should not be ignored.

5 min read

Kitchen & Cooking

Can You Use a Microwave Without the Glass Turntable?

A microwave designed around a glass turntable should normally keep that tray installed. Some models can stop rotation, but that is different from removing the turntable.

3 min read

Kitchen & Cooking

Should You Remove the Cardboard-Looking Cover Inside a Microwave?

The cardboard-looking panel inside many microwaves is a heat-resistant magnetron or waveguide cover, not packaging. It is designed to stay in place.

3 min read

Kitchen & Cooking

Can You Put a Microwave Turntable in the Dishwasher?

Many microwave glass turntables are dishwasher safe, but the safest answer is model-specific. The tray should cool before washing and be dried before replacement.

2 min read