• Bytemeister@lemmy.world
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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.

    • Redfox8@mander.xyz
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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…