GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven "new smells burning plastic" Questions

...smells like plastic is burning. The unit is practically brand new. Just moved in and the unit has never been used. IF THE UNIT IS STILL UNDER THE 90 DAYS BRING IT BACK TO WHERE YOU GOT IT BEFORE IT ...

...smells like burning plastic and taints the food we are cooking new ovens do have a certian amount of "burn in" to do when there new best to heat up and cool off oven several times before actuall food ...

burning plastic - we are quite worried!! This is almost certainly some of the protective oils and varnishes which were applied during manufacture flashing off. All new products of this type do this to

smells when turned on. Friend just moved into her new condo. The microwave turns on and goes around but does not cook and it smells sort of electrical malfunction. Any ideas. I am calling the company.

burning and then popped the breaker. I reset the breaker and it appeared to look ok. I than started it again and it had the same odor, so I shut it off. I now have it unpluged and am not sure if it is

...new and still had the shipping plastic on the front cover. The clock,lite and fan all work okay. As normal microwave functions take place it sounds normal but it has a burning smell and does not heat ...

...new one, i didn't want a microwave burning the house down! I would suggest unless your really tied to that microwave that you just replace it for safety sake. Four years or forty years old don't ...

...new microwave and it's still working. a metal and glass thermous was heated in the microwave and now it smells and i am not sure if it works i am afraid to try it. my question is will it be okay to ...

...burning wire/plastic smell. Louder noise than noise than normal. Sounds like you have a bad magnetron. Not much worth replacing in these over-the-range microwaves except the fuse. Repair will cost as ...

...smells like burning plastic and making a weird sound. Should I stop trying? Is this a major problem? Should I call for a repairman or should I just buy a new one? Hi, Here is a tip that will help you ...