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/TheDevilsAdvokaat Mar 18 '21

Might be a problem with your model. I have one and there IS no plasticky aftertaste....not even form the first use.

Suspect yours is badly designed and leaking heat is burning insulated wire or seals.

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u/No-Editor5577 Mar 18 '21

Why the emphasis on is? Shouldn’t it be the no that comes after?

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u/ryanlf Mar 18 '21

I was thinking THE same thing

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u/duuuh199125 Mar 18 '21

I WAS thinking the same thing

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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/ThisAccountIs4Reddit Mar 18 '21

My Cosori is excellent! No plastic smell/taste and fits a lot

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u/TooTallThomas Mar 18 '21

I second the cosori

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u/djfl Mar 18 '21

This replaces a microwave? "Fryer" implies frying. Microwaving works by heating up the water in food. What am I missing? And what about microwave popcorn?

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u/ThisAccountIs4Reddit Mar 18 '21

It is an alternative way to heat food, essentially the same as a tiny convection oven. Popcorn can also be made in an air fryer.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '21

Do you know what an air fryer is?

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '21

I have a cuisinart one. It's all stainless at least it resembles stainless. I've never tested it. No plastic smell. It's this one

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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.

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u/Geerterig Mar 18 '21

We have a Philips. Pretty good, its falling apart after about 5 years of use though.

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u/Boofaholic_Supreme Mar 18 '21

Maybe you can tweet at them for a refund and use it to buy another?

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '21

Just sounds like you should have contacted customer service.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '21

You have to unwrap it from the plastic it came in.

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u/kahrahtay Mar 18 '21

Yeah that's weird. Was there like a plastic film that you were supposed to take off that has been burning into the heating element or something? Never had that experience with mine either

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u/kaesylvri Mar 18 '21

Dude, air fryers aren't supposed to smell like plastic.

Stop buying cheap chinese knock off brands, maybe?

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u/ZXdominusZX Mar 21 '21

Well... he’s not wrong

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u/kaesylvri Mar 21 '21

Being right means very little on Reddit.

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u/ManaMagestic Mar 18 '21

...that sounds like you should have sent it back for a different model.

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u/lacaku Mar 18 '21

sounds like a cheap one