Using a Microwave on Vacation
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Question
When staying in a hotel or guesthouse and the kosher status of the kitchen is unknown, what should one be careful about when using the microwave?
Answer
One should be concerned that the microwave was used for non-kosher foods or for both meat and dairy.
It can be koshered in the following way: After it has not been used for 24 hours and is clean, place a cup with hot water inside and run it until the water evaporates, thus koshering it. However, even after this, do not place food inside unless it is covered. Regarding the microwave plate, do not place food directly on the plate, only in a covered vessel (covering with a plastic bag does not suffice in this case, unless the plate is immersed).
Source
Azmera Leshimcha (105)