Mircowave does not work after I used vinegar without water to clean it [closed]

I forgot the water with the vinegar. I heard a pop. Now it does not work. Can I do any thing, or did I blow it up?

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Best Answer

Assuming that you were using the vinegar/water mix to clean the microwave...

No, it is unlikely that you have damaged the microwave with vinegar - unless you have pure or glacial acetic acid, you are using vinegar with between 4% and 8% acetic acid, the rest is mostly water. This is not typically very damaging to metallic surfaces unless left on for extended periods. Microwaves usually are coated in plastics or paints that are not susceptible to acidic degradation.

The pop you heard could be a couple of things - either an internal fuse has blown, or it could be the magnetron. Fuses, if present, would be found on the rear of the microwave near the power cord, and would likely be replaceable fairly easily by yourself. Magnetrons are replaceable but are usually more expensive than a new microwave when you include the labor costs of replacement.

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What happens if you put vinegar in the microwave?

Vinegar's acidity allows it to tackle all sorts of yucky messes, including glue residue, soap scum, hard water stains, and whatever that splatter is on the inside of your microwave \u2014 especially when combined with steam, which helps soften and loosen the gunk that seems like it's a permanent fixture.

Why does vinegar explode in the microwave?

It isn't common, but it can happen. Bubbles can't form on a smooth surface, so if you're microwaving liquid in a perfectly smooth container no bubbles will form (i.e. the liquid won't boil) until it is jostled. This can cause it to \u201cexplode\u201d into boiling when you open the microwave or try to remove the bowl.

Can you spray vinegar in microwave?

For a greasy window, clean with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water. Rinse and wipe dry. For heavy grease build-up and stuck-on splatters, wipe your microwave door down with an all-purpose, grease-cutting cleaner (like Mr. Clean Clean Freak Mist) or a sudsy mix of dish soap and water.

Can you use a microwave after cleaning it?

The cleaner will cut through any dirt, grease, and grime which has built up in your microwave, as well as any food which has burnt on, leaving your microwave looking clean and smelling fresh. What's more, the non-toxic food-safe cleaner means that you can use the microwave straight away.

How to Perform a Self-Clean Cycle

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