Microwave Damaged?

[tearinghair]

While I was out yesterday OH put something in the microwave for 13 mins instead of 1min 30 secs. There is (surprise) a strong smell of burnt good even though I've washed it thoroughly. I'm nervous about using it again. Do you think it's OK?

[tearinghair]

'food', not 'good'!

[bhg481]

If it still works it's OK. Test it by putting a cup of water in for 30 seconds.

[tearinghair]

Thanks for the advice. I tried it twice; the first time the water was very slightly brown . Second time Ok, water quite warm though I wouldn't say it was hot - not sure what it should be like.

[chrissa1]

Ask yourself, would you be nervous about cooking in a normal oven after you've burnt something in it? No you wouldn't. There's no reason why a microwave would be different.

[tearinghair]

I'd been wondering whether the burning was a bit of the oven and not a bit of food.

[murraymints]

a cup of water should boil after 1 min on high...

[Tuvok]

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-your-microwave-with-just-a-lemon-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-200294

Found this solution - haven't tried it.

[murraymints]

tuv..that's what I do !!

[douglas9401]

Now, not casting aspersions or anything but, did the first cup of water have a teabag in it?

[tearinghair]

No, just plain water. I'll try again for 1 mum and buy a lemon. Thanks to all.

[ummmm]

I would fill up and plastic jug and give it a good steaming.