I've done it in the past, and it does work. However, using a microwave gave the print a very glossy finish which, while nice, was nothing like the final print finish when mounted. I now use an inspection light that compensates for drydown, in that it's dim enough to not 'blow' the highlights of the wet print. So, when the print dries and it's inspected under normal room lighting, the detail in the highlights should be the same as when viewed under the inspection light when the print was wet.
It's very simple to do. Do some tests where you make a print of a highlight area, and then let it dry and inspect it under room lighting. If there's too much detail (highlights too gray), increase the brightness of your inspection light (either via increased wattage or by moving the light closer to the wet print). If there's too little detail (too white), decrease wattage. Iterate until your satisfied.
I should also note that you should not dry RC prints in the microwave. The high temperatures will actually melt the print. I'm assuming you're using FB paper....