Among the things you must put into consideration are: What you Cook If you re planning to use the microwave for light tasks such as melting, reheating and cooking popcorn, you can go for low-cost units since you don t actually need to get models with advanced features. But if your microwave will be used to prepare the family s entire meals, then you have to prepare good amount of money to pay for latest models with modern features. Size There are two types according to size and where the microwave is placed in the kitchen. The most common is the countertop microwave, which as the name suggests, is to be placed on the counter. Though this type occupies more space than over-the-range microwaves, there's a lot more space inside to cook food with. If the cord is still in good condition, wipe it down to eliminate dirt and dust. 2. Inspect your dirty microwave. Examine your microwave oven to know how dirty the unit is and to find out which of its interior components can be taken out. If you know which of these components are dirtiest, you ll also know which of them needs scrubbing. If water is disturbed, it will release the suppressed heat and in turn cause the water to erupt. To prevent this from happening, boil water at the minimum time. Placing a conductor such as clean wood can also prevent eruptions. Microwaves Emit Harmful Radiation: Myth (in most instances) The radiation that comes from microwave ovens is non-ionizing, making it much safer than ionizing radiations being emitted by X-Ray machines, nuclear radioactive decay and ultraviolet light. In case the interior of the machine smells of previous cooked food, just use a container filled with water and pour lemon into it, then let the container boil for a few minutes to produce steam that will dissipate the smell. Easier Heating of Food Microwave ovens are easier to use for heating food than your regular oven. If this rate is to go down, a major overhaul is necessary as far as eating habits. This is a difficult prospect due to the multi-national industries that directly and indirectly promote the use of microwave ovens, and what's alarming is the fact that this obesity epidemic is continuing to spread all over the world because of the heavy influence of these companies.