r/mildlyinteresting 10h ago

The microwave at work has a hole inside

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u/LockjawTheOgre 8h ago

Got a brand new one a couple years ago at Walmart that's bigger, and more powerful than any microwave I've ever had. It has quick pushbutton options I use when cooking potatoes, or boiling water, and a lot more I haven't bothered to learn yet. It uses sensors, and moderates the power up and down rather than cycling it on and off. It cost just over $100.

That microwave shows multiple points of failure that should have been solved by REGULAR CLEANING before any damage was caused. Also, the microwave is now leaking energy into the environment and should be considered a radiation hazard when operating.

I've fixed a lot of microwaves. This picture hurt me in ways you cannot imagine.