• Redfox8@mander.xyz
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    7 days ago

    I totally do this. Mine is set to just over 4min at the moment (manual dial). Door ajar to stay off until I use it next,which could be weeks away.

    It’s completely normal as far as I’m concerned ;) But I do adjust to a round minute if I really want to stick close to the instructed time.

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      7 days ago

      Just an FYI. Opening the microwave before it is done can damage it. I had one that would always blow the breaker if my dad used it, but worked fine for me. Turned out he was opening the microwave 1 second before it was done.

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        5 days ago

        Sounds like a power surge as the microwave doesn’t stop correctly. Either my home’s have always had better breakers or the microwaves I’ve had are designed so it doesn’t create a power surge if you open the door as an off switch (in the UK btw). Never had anything happen in over 20 years of doing this, but a fair warning to give :)

      • banshee@lemmy.world
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        7 days ago

        True statement. The door switches fail sooner if you open the door before pausing. I just replaced them in my microwave for the second time…