In most countries the limit for leaky rays, which is determined by law,
is fixed to:
max. 5 mW/cm² in a distance of 5 cm
The door of a modern microwave oven is normally designed for a HF leakiness of much
less than 1 mW/cm².
This result should also be achieved during re-adjusting.
Even when the human body stands 100 mW/cm² within 24 hours, is this no reason
to check carelessly!!!
Pour
275 ml tap water
into a measuring cup and place it in the middle of the oven.
Close door
Timer to 3 minutes
Capacity to 100%
Start oven
For use of the measuring device, see its operational manual.
Check the leaky rays by moving the test probe from right above clockwise, starting at the
door, not faster than 25 mm/sec, back to the initial position.
The measurement must be made in a distance of 5 cm. Styrofoam distance pieces or
other distance pieces are in most cases already integrated in the instrumental probe.
Check also the whole door front as well as all openings and edges of the casing.
Rules for leaky rays
Measurement of leaky rays
created by TSE-N, Reiner Kurzke
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