Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
it without hitting the stop button.

In article
>,
" > wrote:

> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> it without hitting the stop button.

It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.
--
Peace! Om

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." -- Dalai Lama

Omelet wrote:
>
> In article
> >,
> " > wrote:
>
> > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> > first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> > it without hitting the stop button.
>
> It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.

Actually, it does matter, but not as a function of safety.

When you open the microwave door without pressing the stop button, the
power to the magnetron is interrupted by the door switch, stopping the
microwave output.

When you press the stop button, the power to the magnetron is
interrupted by the timer's control relay, so when you open the door the
door switch isn't interrupting any current.

The timer's control relay is typically a decent unit and rated to handle
interrupting this current on a regular basis, while the door switch is
typically a cheap part and if used to interrupt the current regularly
will often fail open, rendering the microwave inoperative.

"Pete C." > wrote in message
ster.com...
>
> Omelet wrote:
>>
>> In article
>> >,
>> " > wrote:
>>
>> > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
>> > first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
>> > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
>> > it without hitting the stop button.
>>
>> It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.
>
> Actually, it does matter, but not as a function of safety.
>
> When you open the microwave door without pressing the stop button, the
> power to the magnetron is interrupted by the door switch, stopping the
> microwave output.
>
> When you press the stop button, the power to the magnetron is
> interrupted by the timer's control relay, so when you open the door the
> door switch isn't interrupting any current.
>
> The timer's control relay is typically a decent unit and rated to handle
> interrupting this current on a regular basis, while the door switch is
> typically a cheap part and if used to interrupt the current regularly
> will often fail open, rendering the microwave inoperative.

Don't do it! I've developed many multiple brain tumors from opening the
microwave early.

Don't you have anything else to worry about?

TFM®

On Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:06:04 -0600, Pete C. wrote in post :
nster.com> :

> while the door switch is
> typically a cheap part and if used to interrupt the current regularly
> will often fail open, rendering the microwave inoperative.

shurely(sic) the switch will operate every time you open the door?

--
Tim C.

"Tim C." > wrote in news:xomnplk65zoz.1duu99qytq9v7$.dlg@
40tude.net:

> shurely(sic) the switch will operate every time you open the door?
>
>

the switches are designed so if they fail/break; they fail open so the
microwave fails to get current and does work any more. So now you have a
nonworking microwave or working boat anchor...and I asked you not to call
me that.

--

The beet goes on -Alan

On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:01:02 GMT, hahabogus wrote in post :
> :

> "Tim C." > wrote in news:xomnplk65zoz.1duu99qytq9v7$.dlg@
> 40tude.net:
>
>> shurely(sic) the switch will operate every time you open the door?
>>
>
> the switches are designed so if they fail/break; they fail open so the
> microwave fails to get current and does work any more. So now you have a
> nonworking microwave or working boat anchor...and I asked you not to call
> me that.

But if you're going to open the door anyway (and I assume you are) how
would that significantly shorten the life of the switch?
--
Tim C.

"Tim C." wrote:
> Pete C. wrote:
>
> > while the door switch is
> > typically a cheap part and if used to interrupt the current regularly
> > will often fail open, rendering the microwave inoperative.
>
> shurely(sic) the switch will operate every time you open the door?

The door switch is far more fail proof than the Off touch pad. The
door switch is mechanical, which is part of a mechanical lock with a
separate secondary mechanical interlock that if the unit is still
operating it ensures the door remains doubly locked. The touch pad
switch is the cheapo part, that if it fails the mechanical door
hardware over rides.

The individual manufacturers do not get to decide how the safety
features of microwave generating equipment operate... they all must
comply with the government agency rules (FDA). If anyone is
interested there is plenty of info regarding microwave oven regs on
the net.

There are many safety features built into microwave ovens... never
modify... no one unless qualified should attempt to repair a
microwave oven, in fact even when unplugged playing with the innards
can electrocute you dead... never attempt to disassemble a microwave
oven, not even one you find in the trash... in fact one should never
discard a microwave oven in the trash, bring it to a qualfied repair
station for disposal.

If any of your microwave oven's features become inoperable unplug the
unit and bring it to a qualified repair station for inspection, do NOT
continue to use. And always read the owner's manual safety section,
everyone should reread it often.

Never peer into an operating microwave oven, keep children and pets
away.

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/microwave.html

In article >, Sheldon > wrote:
[snip]
>
>Never peer into an operating microwave oven, keep children and pets
>away.

How do you dry your cats if you have to keep pets away? ;-)

Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

Omelet wrote:
> In article
> >,
>
> " > wrote:
> > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> > first? �In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> > it without hitting the stop button.
>
> It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.


It does indeed matter. The Off button is the same as the Clear
button... it's a touch pad on most modern units, when pressed/touched
will stop the microwaves but will also clear whatever was programmed;
time/level. Opening the door stops the microwave generation but does
not clear the programmed info, only pauses the unit, which permits the
unit to continue the present program by just closing the door and
pressing Start. Most times the unit stops on its own because the time
elapsed, the user does nothing but remove the contents. Hardly anyone
stops the unit mid program by pressing the Stop pad, unless they wish
to reprogram the unit. Most folks open the door to stop the unit
because they want to check the contents, maybe stir, and then continue
the program. So as anyone who has ever used a microwave oven should
realize there is indeed a difference, a big difference.

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
...
Omelet wrote:
> In article
> >,
>
> " > wrote:
> > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> > first? �In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> > it without hitting the stop button.
>
> It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.


It does indeed matter. The Off button is the same as the Clear
button... it's a touch pad on most modern units, when pressed/touched
will stop the microwaves but will also clear whatever was programmed;
time/level. Opening the door stops the microwave generation but does
not clear the programmed info, only pauses the unit, which permits the
unit to continue the present program by just closing the door and
pressing Start. Most times the unit stops on its own because the time
elapsed, the user does nothing but remove the contents. Hardly anyone
stops the unit mid program by pressing the Stop pad, unless they wish
to reprogram the unit. Most folks open the door to stop the unit
because they want to check the contents, maybe stir, and then continue
the program. So as anyone who has ever used a microwave oven should
realize there is indeed a difference, a big difference.

Some microwave ovens require that the "Stop" button be pressed twice to
clear the programmed memory. Pressing it once merely stops the current run
cycle.

Paco wrote:


> Some microwave ovens require that the "Stop" button be pressed twice
> to clear the programmed memory. Pressing it once merely stops the
> current run cycle.

You might want to look into OE Quotefix to take care of that problem
where replies to Google Groups posts don't have the quote markers.




Brian

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If televison's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who
won't shut up.
-- Dorothy Gambrell (http://catandgirl.com)

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
...
Omelet wrote:
> In article
> >,
>
> " > wrote:
> > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> > first? ?In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> > it without hitting the stop button.
>
> It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.


It does indeed matter. The Off button is the same as the Clear
button... it's a touch pad on most modern units, when pressed/touched
will stop the microwaves but will also clear whatever was programmed;
time/level. Opening the door stops the microwave generation but does
not clear the programmed info, only pauses the unit, which permits the
unit to continue the present program by just closing the door and
pressing Start. Most times the unit stops on its own because the time
elapsed, the user does nothing but remove the contents. Hardly anyone
stops the unit mid program by pressing the Stop pad, unless they wish
to reprogram the unit. Most folks open the door to stop the unit
because they want to check the contents, maybe stir, and then continue
the program. So as anyone who has ever used a microwave oven should
realize there is indeed a difference, a big difference.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>

Hey Shelly! What does that have to do with safety? You're a ****ing
douchebag.

"Anthony" > wrote in news:493543c3$0$48229$815e3792
@news.qwest.net:

> The Off button is the same as the Clear
>

Push once it stops ...push twice it clears...or resets. Read your manual.

--

The beet goes on -Alan

"Anthony" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" wrote:
> >Omelet wrote:
wrote:
> > > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> > > first? ?In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> > > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> > > it without hitting the stop button.
>
> > It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.
>
> It does indeed matter. �The Off button is the same as the Clear
> button... it's a touch pad on most modern units, when pressed/touched
> will stop the microwaves but will also clear whatever was programmed;
> time/level. �Opening the door stops the microwave generation but does
> not clear the programmed info, only pauses the unit, which permits the
> unit to continue the present program by just closing the door and
> pressing Start. �Most times the unit stops on its own because the time
> elapsed, the user does nothing but remove the contents. �Hardly anyone
> stops the unit mid program by pressing the Stop pad, unless they wish
> to reprogram the unit. �Most folks open the door to stop the unit
> because they want to check the contents, maybe stir, and then continue
> the program. �So as anyone who has ever used a microwave oven should
> realize there is indeed a difference, a big difference.
>
>
>
> Hey Shelly! �What does that have to do with safety? �You're a ****ing
> douchebag.

A N T H O N Y... you ****ing dumb filth encrusted WOP! LOL

Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. . . .

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
...
"Anthony" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" wrote:
> >Omelet wrote:
wrote:
> > > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> > > first? ?In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> > > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> > > it without hitting the stop button.
>
> > It shuts off as soon as you open the door so it does not matter.
>
> It does indeed matter. ?The Off button is the same as the Clear
> button... it's a touch pad on most modern units, when pressed/touched
> will stop the microwaves but will also clear whatever was programmed;
> time/level. ?Opening the door stops the microwave generation but does
> not clear the programmed info, only pauses the unit, which permits the
> unit to continue the present program by just closing the door and
> pressing Start. ?Most times the unit stops on its own because the time
> elapsed, the user does nothing but remove the contents. ?Hardly anyone
> stops the unit mid program by pressing the Stop pad, unless they wish
> to reprogram the unit. ?Most folks open the door to stop the unit
> because they want to check the contents, maybe stir, and then continue
> the program. ?So as anyone who has ever used a microwave oven should
> realize there is indeed a difference, a big difference.
>
>
>
> Hey Shelly! ?What does that have to do with safety? ?You're a ****ing
> douchebag.

A N T H O N Y... you ****ing dumb filth encrusted WOP! LOL

Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. . . .

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>

Good come back Shelly.

Anthony wrote:


> Hey Shelly!


You might want to look into OE Quotefix to take care of that problem
where replies to Google Groups posts don't have the quote markers.




Brian

--
If televison's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who
won't shut up.
-- Dorothy Gambrell (http://catandgirl.com)

wrote:

> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> it without hitting the stop button.

Are they growing hair on their lips and fingernails?

-sw

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> wrote:
>
>> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
>> first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
>> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
>> it without hitting the stop button.
>
> Are they growing hair on their lips and fingernails?
>
> -sw

I've had hair on my fingernails since the microwave oven was introduced back
before the turn of the century.
Do you mean to say it's not natural?

TFM®

On Dec 1, 11:27�pm, TFM� > wrote:
> "Sqwartz" > wrote
> > wrote:
>
> >> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> >> first? �In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> >> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> >> it without hitting the stop button.
>
> > Are they growing hair on their lips and fingernails?
>
> > -sw
>
> I've had hair on my fingernails since the microwave oven was introduced.

Sqwartz has had terminal hairy palms since he was twelve... and we all
know he has hair on his lips, and between his teeth... the little
sawed off cocksucker! LOL

On Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:18:39 -0800 (PST), Sheldon wrote:

> On Dec 1, 11:27�pm, TFM� > wrote:
>> "Sqwartz" > wrote
>>> wrote:
>>
>>>> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
>>>> first? �In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
>>>> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
>>>> it without hitting the stop button.
>>
>>> Are they growing hair on their lips and fingernails?
>>
>>> -sw
>>
>> I've had hair on my fingernails since the microwave oven was introduced.
>
> Sqwartz has had terminal hairy palms since he was twelve... and we all
> know he has hair on his lips, and between his teeth... the little
> sawed off cocksucker! LOL

seriously, sheldon, you need to deal with this cock-sucking obsession.

blake

On Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:27:48 -0500, TFM® wrote:

> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
> ...
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
>>> first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
>>> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
>>> it without hitting the stop button.
>>
>> Are they growing hair on their lips and fingernails?
>>
>> -sw
>
> I've had hair on my fingernails since the microwave oven was introduced back
> before the turn of the century.
> Do you mean to say it's not natural?
>
> TFM®

i don't know. i just have hair on my palms.

your pal,
blake

> wrote in message
...
> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> it without hitting the stop button.

I always hit the stop button first, but that is to protect the microwave
(similar to using "correct" procedures to shut down the computer). It is my
understanding that simply opening the door will not injure or affect the
user -- opening the door immediately shuts off the power.

MaryL

wrote:
> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> it without hitting the stop button.


You and your co-workers should seek medical help immediately before the
cancer spreads.

" > wrote in
:

> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> it without hitting the stop button.
>

LAMO silly bint. Why is it always the weaker sex with stupid questions?


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


"Thirty seven years ago, a Quarter Master, nearly knocked me over as he
thrust an L1A1 SLR into my hands and bellowed, "Keep that Rifle in Tip Top
Order so you can Kill your Countries Enemies with it before they Kill You.
These days, I do not have to visit exotic overseas countries as my
Countries Enemies are seen wallowing around our seats of government, they
guzzle and cavort at the Public trough so deeply they make Caligula and

On Dec 1, 2:28*pm, "Peter-Lucas" > wrote:
> " > wrote :
>
> > Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
> > first? *In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
> > of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
> > it without hitting the stop button.
>
> LAMO silly bint. Why is it always the weaker sex with stupid questions?

Because men with stupid questions are too insecure to ask them.

Cindy Hamilton

On Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:30:01 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> On Dec 1, 2:28*pm, "Peter-Lucas" > wrote:
>> " > wrote :
>>
>>> Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
>>> first? *In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
>>> of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
>>> it without hitting the stop button.
>>
>> LAMO silly bint. Why is it always the weaker sex with stupid questions?
>
> Because men with stupid questions are too insecure to ask them.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

not me. thank god, i've grown out of that.

your pal,
blake

On Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:20:03 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>Is it safe to open a microwave without pressing the stop button
>first? In my office there is a microwave 15 feet away from me, and 2
>of my co-workers are always using the microwave, and they always open
>it without hitting the stop button.

First, there is an interlock that shuts off the magnetron if the door
is even ajar. (Test: Put something in the microwave to heat, turn it
on. Listen for the hum of the magnetron. Push in the button that
opens the door just slightly (or otherwise begin to open the door) and
listen; the magnetron shuts off pretty quickly).

Second, people who use a cordless phone at home, or enter a home that
has a cordless phone, have probably been exposed to a lot more
microwave radiation than can escape the oven. (A lot of cordless
phones operate at nearly the same frequency as microwave ovens: 2.4
GHz)

By and large, microwave exposure is not something to worry about; it
is, however, something that the media would like to have you worry
about...

Best -- Terry