Contents:
- And the instructions say. ..
- Arguments against
- What else should I think about?
Surely, one of you has already thought: "What kind of question? Put the microwave on the refrigerator, of course, you can! Here we have 5 years already, and everything is working properly. "Then where did the myth come from that a microwave oven on the fridge is a bad idea, and is it a myth? In Mschistota.ru tried to understand this issue.
And the instructions say. ..
In some articles on the topic of whether it is possible to put a microwave oven on the refrigerator, the negative answer is supported by the fact that, allegedly, in the instruction to the microwave it is written: "It is impossible!".But this is not exactly true, and that's why.
- Modern refrigerators can not be called low: at an average height of 170-180 cm, it is simply not worthwhile to locate the oven on it, since it will be one use. Accordingly, manufacturers of modern microwave ovens and can not think that you decide to pile this technique on the old "Atlant".
- There are no direct contra-indications to such an organization of space, if certain rules are observed, which are present in the recommendations for installation and placement of a specific model.
- By and large, the top plane of the refrigerator is just a surface, and it is not much different from the countertop. It does not heat up and does not cool down, it is flat, nothing radiates. What can go wrong?
fact
None of the instructions we looked at did not contain a clear prohibition to place the oven on the refrigerator.
By the way, microwave ovens are placed on the refrigerator not only for us. This is a fairly common phenomenon in Asian cuisines, where low refrigerators are popular, and even in some homes in America and Europe. We are not unique in our habit, and if it were really so dangerous, people around the world would not obviously follow it.
Arguments against
Where does the myth that it is dangerous to put a microwave oven on a refrigerator come from? Well, there are a few concerns - we will analyze each of them for the correspondence of reality.
- "What if something explodes or is short? Technique though! "
If it was easy to arrange such a catastrophe in the kitchen, home appliances would not be freely available. But, nevertheless, this fear makes sense in case the microwave is not grounded( that in multi-apartment buildings with old wiring is often found).In this case, in order to avoid the risk, it is necessary to isolate the metal parts of the refrigerator and the furnace. True, the risk is still low, and most microwaves have legs. Well, if not, you can always put under the microwave oven some kind of insulation.
- «Devices interfere with each other, lead to malfunctions»
If we are not preparing for the worst, we are preparing for the bad. So, in the minds of many, the fear of the fact that because of this neighborhood something will break down. But the people in whose houses the microwave stand on the refrigerator do not know the breakdowns for years. This means that this fear is rather far-fetched. The refrigerator will cool even in the terrible summer heat, and it is not so easy to influence the operation of the microwave oven. In addition, the radiation of the refrigerator is small and is unlikely to confront the external microwave radiation of the furnace, which can also be lowered by grounding.
- "Emissions add up and it's harmful to the body"
Perhaps, to think about how in the world, stuffed with electronics, your organism will be affected by the tandem of a refrigerator and microwave ovens, it is necessary in the last turn. Scientists constantly find out something. That microwave radiation is almost deadly, it's not as scary as it is painted. The same can apply to this duo. In any case, if there is a negative influence, it is unlikely that it can outdo the exhaust fumes, the harm from smoking and bad food.
advice Do not be afraid to turn on the microwave oven for a long time for defrosting and even cooking at high power: it will not heat up enough to harm the refrigerator even if the upper plane of the refrigerator becomes slightly warm. Especially if you did not ignore the comment about isolation between devices.
What should I think about?
Even if the reasons why a microwave oven does not have a place on the fridge, you seem to be not serious, there are things you need to think about. All of them are written in the instructions, in the placement recommendations, so it's enough to follow them.
So, what is important for the uninterrupted operation of the equipment?
- Observe the gaps for, under, above and at the sides according to the instructions. Usually this depends on the placement of ventilation on a particular model, and the gap is on average 10-20 cm.
- The power cord should not get very hot: make sure that it does not come into contact with the rear surface of the refrigerator, especially if there is a overheating buckle behind it.
- Microwaves are not recommended to be placed near heat sources such as batteries and plates, as well as in rooms with high humidity.
By the way
Do not want the microwave to come into contact with the refrigerator, but there is not enough space in the kitchen? Place the oven on special brackets directly above it!
The rest of the recommendations relate to cooking, not placement, so the location does not have anything to do with them, whether it's a refrigerator, a counter top or even a floor.
It turns out that such a habitual for our apartments picture does not carry a particular threat to the safety of property and health. Yes, there is a small risk, and the radiation is not completely safe yet, but if you become familiar with the instruction and follow it, this coexistence will in no way affect the operation of the devices.
