Can I Ignore These Microwave Problems?

Sparks, burning smells, chipped interior paint, door damage.

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Can I Ignore a Microwave That Sparks?Verdict: DON'T IGNORENo. Stop the microwave when it sparks. A brief arc from an obvious metal item or certain foods may not mean the oven is broken, but repeated or unexplained sparking can damage the oven and should not be ignored.

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