There are a number of ways a glass oven door can shatter but most of them have to do with tiny cracks that develop from something hitting the glass.
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Since the holes are small compared to the wavelength of the microwaves little radiation can leak out.
Microwave radiation is blocked by the metal nest sealed inside the space of broken glass.
A specially designed sealant can repair minor cracks inside the microwave oven without posing any health or fire risks.
Small damage to metal nest can cause microwave leaks out.
Some of these micro fissures are created when the glass is tempered while others are created when something small bumps against the glass in the oven like a pan diamond ring or metal spoon.
Remove the window from the frame and then slide your new window in place.
Release the clips from the metal frame and then pull the microwave door skin from the unit with a flathead screwdriver.
Since broken glass can be cracked or completely cut away leaving a gaping hole excited gasses can quickly flood out of an opening in the glass at intensity nearly at heat of microwaves themselves creating a hot vapor danger.
However the door glass serves a major purpose of keeping heat only inside the microwave oven.
The microwaves inside are very harmful to humans and the glass is a protective barrier to keep them inside the unit.
If the door is slammed and a crack begins to spread the microwave should not be used until the door is safely replaced.
Do not operate until replaced.
Microwaves can leak out in small proportion but there is a potential for a burn to occur on the user.
Make sure there is not any damage to the nest.
What really protects you is the metal mesh or screen that is behind the glass.
If there is a small crack in the glass itself then you can still use your microwave.
Microwave ovens operating at 2450 mhz emit radiation with a wavelength of about 12 centimeters and the holes in the mesh of the door are typically on the order of 1 2 millimeters in diameter.
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If that is damaged then you have a problem.
The glass on the door is mostly for cosmetic purposes and doesn t play a huge part in the function.
