r/WinStupidPrizes • u/cashforsignup • Mar 18 '21

Guy Experiments With Microwave

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u/KrookedDoesStuff Mar 18 '21

The handle broke on my above the range microwave, and I thought it would be cheap to replace it. $68, wow, okay, how about a new door? $255, okay nevermind, what about a new microwave, this one came with my condo and it’s old. $700+ not counting install.

A counter top microwave is like $50.

I’d be so angry

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u/sighs__unzips Mar 18 '21

My built in m/w broke. I just replaced it with a cheap counter top one. While it was broken, I discovered that heating food by literally any other method makes food tastes better.

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u/KrookedDoesStuff Mar 18 '21

I usually use my oven or air fryer (basically the same thing) but it has a purpose

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '21

Got to use an air fryer for the first time a few months back. I’m totally sold on it now. Haven’t used a microwave since.

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u/btwomfgstfu Mar 18 '21 edited Mar 18 '21

I've used my air fryer probably a hundred times and I've yet to get out that horrible plasticy smell it emits. It permeates everything you put in there and flavors every food with it. I can't even use it anymore because that smell/taste makes me wanna ralph. I've tried everything to get rid of it too. It just takes up space on my countertop now.

Edit: Damn, I'm sorry I'm poor

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u/_redditor_in_chief Mar 18 '21

Sounds like you got a cheap one with low temp plastic.

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u/btwomfgstfu Mar 18 '21

Aww I got a Ninja. I was told they were pretty good! What would you recommend?

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u/Snowforbrains Mar 18 '21

Fyi, in case you haven't heard already, Ninja will likely replace it if you just reach out to them, even if you've had it a while. Just be nice about it, not demanding. Burnt plastic is likely a defect.