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by Daydreamer on April 20th, 2005

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Is it safe to put things on top of a microwave while it's in use?

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  • by ...... on February 12th, 2008

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    I have things sitting on mine and have for years so I say it is safe.

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  • by notmrjohn on April 20th, 2005

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    Generally speaking, yes. The oven has shielding under the case to keep the radiation inside. It doesn't stop 100% of it, but the waves that escape are weak and dispersed. I don't recommend putting an elephant on there, something too heavy might distort the case then you'll damage the integrity of the shielding, but other than that there is no real danger.

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  • by LordRahlsFavorite on February 12th, 2008

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    I think it depends how hot your microwave gets. Most of them, yeah, you're fine. Unless your microwave gets really warm, I don't see why there should be a problem.

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  • by Mimi..smiling...there is no Option Two.. on February 12th, 2008

    Mimi..smiling...there is no Option Two..

    I keep thing on top of the microwave... hasn't blown up yet - OH! BLOODY HELL! what was that? haha!!!
    :P

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  • by Galeanda on February 12th, 2008

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    Yes, it doesn't get warm and as long as there are no vents to block, you are safe.

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  • by car audio crazy on February 12th, 2008

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    my wife keeps things on the microwave all the time when its in use or not and we have had no problems yet

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