Choosing the best indoor coating for the microwave

The internal coating of the microwave oven is one of the most discussed topics, because the duration of its operation depends on it. So, what material is better to choose so that the device will serve for a long time and not be hazardous to health?

The role of interior decoration

Since the heat in the microwave oven is generated by the action of electromagnetic waves, it is important that they do not go beyond the chamber, as this can contribute to greater consumption of electricity or harm to health (for more details see the article how does a microwave oven work). Therefore, the interior of the chamber plays an important role here, providing protection against leakage of electromagnetic waves from the inside of the microwave.

Types of coatings

The internal coating of the microwave chamber is of four types:

• enamelled;
• stainless steel;
• ceramic;
• acrylic.

To find out which microwave coating is better, consider each type in more detail.

Enameled

The most popular and vintage type of finish. Often, manufacturers use enamel in budget models of kitchen appliances. Enameled surfaces are easily scratched and hard to wash, because without special detergents can not do, and to maintain the electric furnace in perfect cleanliness is necessary.

Stainless steel

Reliable and durable coating, but, unfortunately, has the property absorb odors. This surface accelerates the heating of food in the microwave, as steel is a good conductor of heat. At the moment, manufacturers are less likely to use stainless steel to finish the microwave cameras, so those models that are present on the market are somewhat overpriced.

Another drawback of steel is that scratches remain on the surface after numerous cleanings, which means that the microwave oven can lose its attractive appearance.

Ceramic

This coating has a large set of advantages. First of all, the ceramic surface does not become sticky after heating food, it is easy to clean, and it also looks expensive and effective. On top of that, such a microwave finish has antibacterial properties that prevent any bacterial attack.

There is only one drawback to a bicarame coating: it takes more time to heat food.

Acrylic

This type of coating was invented quite recently, but did not gain much fame. Acrylic is used in the budget kitchen appliances, power which - no more than 1400 W. To defrost pizza, make an omelette, or just warm up sandwiches - here is a list of functions available to the microwave with acrylic finish. This material is not designed to work at high power.

Conclusion

What is the best coverage - you decide. If you care about saving energy, choose stainless steel, and if health is important to you, then ceramics is the best option. Enameled and acrylic surfaces of microwave ovens are considered low cost.