Microwave Fish Funk

[Zee09]

I have a Panasonic MW the big counter top type. Actually have two and they are 22 years old and get used hard...been bulletproof.

Easy to clean and they are But
I warmed up Chinese food in one a few times and it stinks...really stinks when you cook...bad....

I was thinking of nuking some cinnamon sticks in it...seems to be in the fan area or ????
Any ideas? No smell at all unless you turn it on as it is spotless inside.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

what kind of Chinese food?

 

[Zee09]

what kind of Chinese food?

Seafood combination
Shrimp..scallops. Lobster..shrooms and more veggies...no broccoli though.

 

[xgmad]

Have you thought about opening up the shroud?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Seafood combination
Shrimp..scallops. Lobster..shrooms and more veggies...no broccoli though.

that could do it

Seafood smells, Chinese food or otherwise

If you had just heated up some fried rice or chicken and broccoli, there wouldn't be any problem at all

 

[Zee09]

Have you thought about opening up the shroud?

Thought about it but haven't yet

 

[Zee09]

that could do it

Seafood smells, Chinese food or otherwise

If you had just heated up some fried rice or chicken and broccoli, there wouldn't be any problem at all

Might be the MW brand
My father used to do the same for years on a Samsung...never happened to him...weird..thanks.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Might be the MW brand
My father used to do the same for years on a Samsung...never happened to him...weird..thanks.

most microwaves are made by the same company, regardless of the brand name listed. At least 50% of microwaves are made by Galanz

 

[55hambone]

Try 2 tablespoons white vinegar in 1/2 cup water. Heat on high for 5 minutes and let it sit for 15 minutes

 

[Zee09]

Try 2 tablespoons white vinegar in 1/2 cup water. Heat on high for 5 minutes and let it sit for 15 minutes

I have that and will try it tomorrow..thanks

 

[Zee09]

most microwaves are made by the same company, regardless of the brand name listed. At least 50% of microwaves are made by Galanz

I blame @AutoMechanic for this...

 

[PimTac]

We have a Panasonic as well. A lot of things steam up inside. In those cases we don’t close the door all the way.

Dampen a paper towel with water and the cinnamon sprinkled on it and microwave that for thirty seconds. If you have food buildup inside this will loosen that up for easier cleaning.

 

[BMW Dom]

Ah, anoth microwave nuking thread

 

[xgmad]

Ah, anoth microwave nuking thread

Oh man, i've nuked the microwave alot when I was younger, once I put crayons in a bowl......it still had water in it.

 

[B1974]

Try 2 tablespoons white vinegar in 1/2 cup water. Heat on high for 5 minutes and let it sit for 15 minutes

I was going to say spray it with diluted vinegar and wipe it out but this should also work.

 

[Leo99]

There is something about microwaving fish/seafood that causes bad smells. We had a big row at work years ago regarding this.

 

[dishdude]

Make some microwave popcorn in it, then it'll stink like popcorn.

 

[gman2304]

Seafood combination
Shrimp..scallops. Lobster..

Ummmm….yeah……Many companies post notes in their break/lunch rooms not to microwave fish.

 

[K-Man]

If your food is in an open container, cover it with a paper towel (say, 2 or 3 connected sheets if needed) when microwaving. This cuts the food odor and eliminates splatter making a mess. I wrap the paper towel around the container so the container sits of the ends of the towel to hold it in place.

A good way to make yourself unpopular at work is to leave exploded food residue in a microwave.

 

[Lubener]