Web Desk: Microwaves are an integral kitchen appliance that helps to heat food by exposing it to electromagnetic radiation. Putting certain products can harm you or your microwave.

Here is the list of 8 products you should avoid putting in your microwave under any circumstances.

Brown Paper bags

It is really harmful because brown paper bags emit harmful and toxic fumes under intense heat, it will ignite.

Frozen Meat

Never put frozen meat in your microwave because microwave will cook it unevenly. The inside will be frozen while the edge is already cooked.

Travel Mugs

Travel mugs can really nuke your microwave because most of these mugs have a stainless steel component.

Egg

The rapid heat will produce a lot of steam underneath the shell and can explode. If you want to boil egg in a microwave, poke a little hole on top to let the steam escaped.

Plastic

Heated plastics will release chemical fumes. Try to avoid putting plastic containers.

Aluminum foil

Any metal, foil or metallic edging will nuke your microwave.

Take-out Boxes

Take-out containers can catch fire in a microwave. They will spark and can cause permanent damage.

Fruits

Apples and bananas will lose a bit of their taste. Grapes will explode while dried fruits like raisins and prunes will smoke up the kitchen.

Source: Brightside