Burnt Popcorn and an argument with Bonnie / Need an answer / Please help.

[PQ]

Ok. So here's the deal.

Our microwave plate broke. You know the one that rotates?

So we have been using it with no plate. Fine. All is good.

We had a box of microwaveable popcorn bags. Well, about every other one will burn and it's driving me crazy. SOOOOOOO...............


Bonnie says, we need to get another plate for the microwave. Ok, no problem there, I agree. Buuuuuuttttt............ Then she says, that's why the popcorn is burning. I point out that our microwave at work didn't even come with a plate. And I've made bagged popocorn in microwaves without rotating plates before with no problem.

I say it's old popcorn. She says it's no rotation in the microwave.

I think my theory is more plausible.

So what is it?

Any help would be appreciated.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok. So here's the deal.

Our microwave plate broke. You know the one that rotates?

So we have been using it with no plate. Fine. All is good.

We had a box of microwaveable popcorn bags. Well, about every other one will burn and it's driving me crazy. SOOOOOOO...............


Bonnie says, we need to get another plate for the microwave. Ok, no problem there, I agree. Buuuuuuttttt............ Then she says, that's why the popcorn is burning. I point out that our microwave at work didn't even come with a plate. And I've made bagged popocorn in microwaves without rotating plates before with no problem.

I say it's old popcorn. She says it's no rotation in the microwave.

I think my theory is more plausible.

So what is it?

Any help would be appreciated.

Usually I take the women's side because it's more fun....but in this case -- you're right. The turntables were added some time ago to help more evenly cook foods. But they're not necessary to prevent burning popcorn.

Either the bag was old,...or you left it in too long.

[Xanthos]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

you left it in too long.

My theory exactly.

But dragoneye is right. The microwave doesn't cook popcorn any more or less with rotation because its not a large chunk of food. The rotation is only useful when it comes to thawing steaks, etc.
- X

[jrc1122]

mmmmm popcorn (Homer Simpson Voice)
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[Milk 1027]

just take her side and call it a night.......

[The_Blur]

How did the popcorn do before the plate broke?

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Usually I take the women's side because it's more fun....but in this case -- you're right. The turntables were added some time ago to help more evenly cook foods. But they're not necessary to prevent burning popcorn.

Either the bag was old,...or you left it in too long.

Yup. Agreed. Left it in too long isn't it because some of them won't even pop all the way. They are flat and I unfold them first.

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

just take her side and call it a night.......

NO!!!!! I refuse.

[lee]

itd be easier to take her side

[68 Z/28]

Bonnie's right , Bonnie is always right , you dumb ass

[PQ]

Originally Posted by coolman

Try not to get every kernel popped you cheap bastard and you won't burn it. LOL

Like I said. Some bags don't even pop a quarter of the way.

Originally Posted by The_Blur

How did the popcorn do before the plate broke?

Good question. She said that but if my theory is correct and it's because the popcorn bags got old, then it would render the question moot.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by PQ

Yup. Agreed. Left it in too long isn't it because some of them won't even pop all the way. They are flat and I unfold them first.

They're not supposed to.

How long do you usually leave it in for? You're supposed to let it keep popping until there's 3-4 seconds in between each pop. At least that's how I do it...and I never burn.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by lee

itd be easier to take her side

Can't do it.

Originally Posted by 68 Z/28

Bonnie's right , Bonnie is always right , you dumb ass

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

They're not supposed to.

How long do you usually leave it in for? You're supposed to let it keep popping until there's 3-4 seconds in between each pop. At least that's how I do it...and I never burn.

Yup. Normally I do. But once I hear the first pop, it's about 3 to 4 seconds between them allready. They never start popping good.

[lee]

Originally Posted by 68 Z/28

Bonnie's right , Bonnie is always right , you dumb ass

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

I'm sorry, but does she really think that? oops, I better

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by PQ

Yup. Normally I do. But once I hear the first pop, it's about 3 to 4 seconds between them allready. They never start popping good.

It goes...pop.


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*this is when you start listening

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*TAKE IT OUT!*





I'm just kidding, bud. It almost sounds like you might need a new microwave altogether. Is it very old?

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It goes...pop.


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pop...pop...pop...


*this is when you start listening

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*TAKE IT OUT!*





I'm just kidding, bud. It almost sounds like you might need a new microwave altogether. Is it very old?

Dragoneye is a popcorn-making machine!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

It goes...pop.


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pop.


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pop....pop....


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pop...pop...pop...


pop..


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pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop pop

pop...pop...pop...


*this is when you start listening

pop......pop....


pop..

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pop.


pop...


....


*TAKE IT OUT!*





I'm just kidding, bud. It almost sounds like you might need a new microwave altogether. Is it very old?

I'm dying laughing down here.

But no. Ours has been going. (i'm still lmao) Like this;

pop.


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smoke.....smoke..... smoke........

Like that.

[Xanthos]

Originally Posted by coolman

Here you go PQ. Ready to eat crow?

Ah, so both sides are right (and wrong) in a way. The microwave needs a glass shelf, but not one that spins.
- X

[PQ]

Originally Posted by coolman

Here you go PQ. Ready to eat crow?


Why Does my Microwave Need a Glass Tray Inside?

Excerpt from the book The Complete Microwave Oven Service Handbook -- Available on CD-ROM (CLICK HERE)
Copyright ©, 1989-2003 by J. Carlton Gallawa

An essential part of all microwave ovens is the cooking shelf, which, depending on the model, is a clear glass tray, a carousel or turntable, or a ceramic shelf. The purpose of the cooking shelf is to hold the food at about 1 to 1¼ inches above the metal cavity floor.

Whether sealed in or removable, the shelf is virtually transparent to microwaves. Therefore, the energy passes through the shelf and reflects off the metal bottom then back up into the food. It is as though the food is suspended in mid-air as far as the microwaves are concerned. Thus, they can penetrate the food from all sides with uniform intensity.

The clear glass trays used in microwave ovens are made from specially processed safety glass, which will absorb certain amounts of RF energy and are tempered for greater impact strength. This borosilicate glass has special properties making it highly heat resistant and enabling it to absorb RF energy, in the event of prolonged noload operation (sometimes to the point of glowing red), without breaking. Also, this glass is much more pure than ordinary glass; a flaw in glass that is exposed to microwave energy could cause the glass to explode.

Ceramic shelves, usually sealed in with an RTV sealant, are made of a special ceramic called Pyroceram (range cook-tops are made from the same type of material). These shelves also absorb certain amounts of RF energy, so in the event of no-load operation they too act as a dummy load and absorb enough of the energy to minimize arcing, leakage, or reflected energy.









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["prima"Donna]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Usually I take the women's side because it's more fun....but in this case -- you're right. The turntables were added some time ago to help more evenly cook foods. But they're not necessary to prevent burning popcorn.

Either the bag was old,...or you left it in too long.

+1 AGREED!!!...

When microwaves first came out they did not have a turntable...........

Good luck....

[68 Z/28]

Originally Posted by PQ

Ummm........ could.. uh........you delete this.................. PLEEEEEAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!


I call for a mod to please delete this thread. Fast. She's getting out of the shower and wants to check the returns of responses. I can just tell her that it ................ that the mods................ people got ........................ damn

[68 Z/28]

Originally Posted by coolman

Sorry Pq, couldn't hold out any longer. MY company works on commercial cooking equipment and every microwave has some type of isolation plate to keep the food away from the metal housing. Just go buy a new plate and all will be well.


Ps you should know better than to argue with a women. They are always right. LOL

["prima"Donna]

Originally Posted by Xanthos

Ah, so both sides are right (and wrong) in a way. The microwave needs a glass shelf, but not one that spins.
- X

Well, I guess ya learn something new every day.............

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by PQ

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I call for a mod to please delete this thread. Fast. She's getting out of the shower and wants to check the returns of responses. I can just tell her that it ................ that the mods................ people got ........................ damn

Try putting a dinner plate in there. Go pop some more...right now.

Then, when it works, tell her you fixed it.