[Lee Stewart]

Let’s be honest, how many people have ever taken a close up look at their microwave? Probably not too many of us. If you have, you may have noticed the black grating on the microwave door. This is called a Faraday shield, and it’s not an aesthetic choice, it’s super important. The Faraday shield is in place to prevent electromagnetic fields from leaving the microwave and causing harm to people who are waiting for their hot pocket to heat up. Without it, not only would your safety be at risk, but the microwave wouldn’t be effective in cooking your food. So, next time you complain about not being able to see inside the microwave, remember that there’s an important reason why that’s the case.