So I'm thinking....

[nermal71]

The fact that sparks just show from underneath the microwave when there was absolutely NOTHING metallic in it might not be a good thing? LOL Guess its time for a new one.

 

[Momto3boys]

Ahahahahaha yah I'm no electrician but I think it's time to buy a new microwave

 

[Brandy456]

*giggles*
It can be the 'aftershock' from putting metal in it.
.. but you know, i've never really done it so how should I know.. :embarrassed:

 

[nermal71]

LOL we've never had metal in ours. It's just OLD!!! Getting a new one it'll be here on Tuesday(gift from dad for our anniversary)

 

[akane]

Flat open metal actually does nothing in a microwave. You can microwave spoons, forks, etc.. They may be a bit warm to touch afterward but they won't do anything. It's stuff like tinfoil and metal lined wrappers (my sister threw an arby's sandwhich in with the wrap on and made some interesting sparks) or enclosed containers with metal that cause the trouble.

 

[Brandy456]

Forks do, do something.
Trust me.. We lost our trusty sidekick to that last year.

 

[Purple Mountain Rabbitry]

forks and spoons can do something. flowers also catch fire in the microwave and can create sparks.( my ffa advisor/ ag teachers idea). We almost burned down the ag building. Thats what she get for not listening to me, can I say I told you so. lol

 

[akane]

I have microwaved many forks with no issue and my mom regularly leaves whatever metal thing she was using to stir in a bowl and then microwaves it. :dunno

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

I've had problems when spoons/forks get accidentally left in the microwave.

I think the thick black smoke & smoke detector from that incident was a lesson well learned! lol.

Emily