Microwaves make daily cooking easier, but some everyday items react badly to high heat, creating safety risks and food issues ...

“A burning smell (and smoke) is a sign something is amiss with your microwave, and you should immediately turn off and unplug it,” Shimek says. The problem could be minor, like caked-on food burning ...

Microwaves carry a reputation that’s far louder than their real risks. This piece cuts through the common myths and explains ...