Berties Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:07

Burnt food in microwave stunk

Just heated up some BBQ bread in combination microwave, for about 3 mins and kitchen full of smoke, house stinks, definietly not just burnt food smell as coughing and spluttering throwing it outside. Microwave is stained white to yellow. Used a plate that has cracked, and plate has tar like substance.

What on earth has happened? data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 Why the foul stench? Still can smell it in th e house several hours later. May have to throw microwave out if it lingers inside (will open and see if wiring is burnt)

har42 Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:08

Didnt have metal in it or on it, even some "paints" that are used to decorate plates contain metals.

Berties Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:09

Nope, no metal.
Used combination mode.

har42 Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:10

might just be a short somewhere

Berties Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:11

yeah not sure will use it again, still under warranty.

From aldi.

har42 Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:12

when you put it on press the button then run away or put it on outside just incase something goes really wrong

kav Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:13

Combination mode turns on a grill as well as the microwave - if you put something plastic/otherwise inappropriate in, it will melt/burn it. You should only use the combination mode when trying to cook something, not heating.

Berties Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:14

No plastic.

Fine for pies, microwave to heat inside, grill to make pastry crispy, just microwave and pies go soggy.

niceguy235uk Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:15

Where did you buy the appliance from?

nmdale Publish time 26-11-2019 05:50:16

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