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How dangerous is it to use a microwave without a door?

The microwave oven is a staple of modern cuisine. Before its invention and rise in popularity, if you wanted to have Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and broccoli, you could be looking at about a 45 minute cooking time. The microwave dropped that number to less than 5 minutes. But how safe are these technical devices? And what would happen if you used one with the door open?

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