by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009

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Oftentimes, directions on a microwaveable item will tell you to leave the item set in the microwave 1-2minutes longer once it's done cooking? If it's done cooking. . . . .WHAT'S THE POINT IN LETTING IT SET 1-2mins. LONGER in the microwave if it's NOT on?

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by Im Alec has abandoned this account on August 13th, 2009
It doesn't have to be in the microwave, it just has to be left to rest before being taken out of its container. The reason is that microwaves can produce uneven heating, with small areas of extreme heat which might burn someone consuming it, or even serving it, even though most of the dish was at a safe temperature. The rest is for the heat to spread out from any such hot-spots into the rest of the dish.
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- Okay! Well it is the directions specifically stating to let the item set 1-2mins. longer IN THE MICROWAVE that was confusing me. I just couldn't see the "rationale" behind it! But your answer certainly makes sense and I thank you for sharing it, Alec! Have a terrific day today! +6
  
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  by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009
- They just don't want the risk of, for example, you spilling it over yourself while the hot-spots persist. In, for example, a high-sugar dish, the spots could be well in excess of boiling point, even when the average temperature is only eating-hot. They are also probably playing double safe: what does it hurt them to tell you to do the ultra-safe thing?
  
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  by Im Alec has abandoned this account on August 13th, 2009
- Yeah. . . . .EXACTLY! Better "safe" than "sorry", huh?! Thanks, Alec!
  
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by TWA on August 13th, 2009
Because some very stupid people will attempt to eat food as soon as it's heated up, not understanding that hot things can burn you. It's really there to protect the manufacturer, anyone stupid enough to burn themselves with a microwave can't read anyway.
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- LMAOROTF Well. . . . .ain't that the truth, TWA. Appreciate your answer! Have a terrific day today! +6
  
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  by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009
- Psh, I don't appreciate being told what to do. I'm going to have a lousy day just to spite you. Ha!
  
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  by TWA on August 13th, 2009
- Well. . . . .okay! LOL Whatever "floats your boat"! I won't wish you a "Merry Christmas", either! LOL
  
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  by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009
- I'd hope not. It's August. Unless they moved Christmas without telling me.
  
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  by TWA on August 13th, 2009
- I mean. . . . .when it IS Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL
  
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by roiboysatx on August 13th, 2009
micro waves get very hot. by letting it stand 1 or 2 min, its still cooking. just like a big turkey you might cook, most directions say take if out and let stand for 20 min. even though it is out of the oven, the internal heat is still cooking the bird, or in your case the microwave dish.
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- Yeah! Your analogy with the turkey is true, roiboysatx! Don't know why I didn't think of that myself! Thanks for your answer! +6
  
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  by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009
- thats ok Millenium. sometimes i've looked for answers and they were so obvious. glad to help you.
  
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by Karen Anne Queen of AB on August 13th, 2009
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Well.Here is something I am very well versed in. You are asked to leave the food in because microwaves agitate the water molecules in the food. They get excited, rub very fast against each other and heat is produced. When the microwave is turned off the molcules are still vibrating. They ask you to wait because the food is too hot and still is cooking. That is all
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- That makes PERFECT sense, Karen Anne! Thanks for your answer! Really appreciate it! Have a terrific day today! +6
  
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  by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009
- It is my honor. I sold them for years and this is something I do know well
  
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  by Karen Anne Queen of AB on August 13th, 2009
- Oh! Great to know! Thanks, again!
  
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  by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009
- Hmmm... Microwave frottage, eh?
  
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by Moongrim on August 13th, 2009
It's to allow any potential microbursts of superheated liquids a chance to dissipate or dilute into the rest of the food.

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/weekly/aa011900b.htm

Instead of exploding onto you.
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- LOL Well. . . .now. . . . .there you go! We don't want them little "microbursts" exploding on me. . . .so-o-o-o-o-o-o. . . . .I'm going to heed your advice, Moongrim, with that very thought-provoking answer! Thanks! +6
  
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  by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 13th, 2009
- Just read that "link" you provided, Moongrim. Very interesting stuff and certainly supports your answer! Thanks for sharing it!
  
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by katie7576 on August 13th, 2009
Some stuff keeps cooking after the microwave is off. Another thing it could be is just cooling time. They don't want you to burn your tongue off.
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- Very true, katie! Thanks for sharing that! Have a terrific day! +6
  
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by Angelsite on August 13th, 2009
To let it cool off. i am to impatient for that though. I just use pot holders if it is to hot.
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by Sparks on September 19th, 2010
Heat dispersion. Simple, eh?
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