Is a waveguide cover necessary?

Chef's answer
Although you can use a microwave oven without a waveguide, it should be replaced before continuing use of the oven. You can use your microwave without a waveguide, but when the waveguide is damaged, the steam and vaporized food particles collect on the oven's electronic components..
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Although you can use a microwave oven without a waveguide, it should be replaced before continuing use of the oven. You can use your microwave without a waveguide, but when the waveguide is damaged, the steam and vaporized food particles collect on the oven's electronic components..
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