Do I need a new microwave?

[Nedved11]

Right well, since my little nephew decided to throw a packet of Walkers crisps into the microwave and blast it on max power the microwave kind of caught fire. Now under closer inspection and through the smoke it looks like the inside plastic door lining has got a 2 inch hole in it, the exterior of the door is perfectly intact.

Now is this safe? don't want any crazy brain frying microwaves floating round the kitchen I was under the impression it should be fine, don't really fancy forking out for a new one .

 

[Gilly]

I certainly wouldn't be using it.

 

[Mr_L]

Buy a new one.

 

[Greenlizard0]

I'd be a bit hesitant at using an electric item with a hole on the side as a result of something exploding in it!

 

[Muban]

No it isn't safe. You can get them from supermarkets now for less than £40.

 

[Berserker]

If the mesh is damaged, buy a new one.

 

[JohnnyG]

Bah, keep using it, live on the edge.

 

[Davey_Pitch]

Buy a new one, not worth the risk (though any resulting explosion could prove rather entertaining should you live through it ).

 

[monkeypants]

Put a bar of soap in it (and turn it on) Then take pics!

 

[Jimmeh]

If the hamster lives, it's time for a new mirco.

 

[scoobyrichuk]

No it isn't safe. You can get them from supermarkets now for less than £40.

You can buy one for £24.99 from Tesco's! It might even be £19.99, only a basic model but do you really need a fancy microwave?

 

[Nedved11]

I suppose its time for a new one, preferably one with a child lock! Kids, aren't they just great?

 

[skiba]

For the sake of 30 quid get a new one...

 

[Chunky]

Just buy a new one

 

[Pudney]

Nah, use the damaged one and stand right next to the hole and cook yourself at the same time as the object in the microwave!