Believe It Or Not, These Aren't Actually Design Flaws

Grating on Microwave Window

The black grate is called a Faraday shield, and it keeps microwaves from escaping through the glass. Without it, your food wouldn't cook properly, which would mean the microwaves had escaped.

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