Is my microwave usable without the glass installed?

The frame broke and the glass fell out but it still has the plastic with the mesh screen on it and the door opens and closes just fine. Is it dangerous to use?

10 Comments

BigBoy
on February 8th, 2012

scooby is correct. I was appaled by the poor answers up until his. the mesh is for reflecting the microwave. if at all damaged, pitch the whole thing.

want to prove me/scooby right? take a cup of water and place just outside of the door (door closed). turn the thing on for a few minutes. does it heat up? no.

microwaves are bad for your body. they cause cancer.
Gothicbunny
on February 8th, 2012

Don’t use it anymore.
Kiss
on February 8th, 2012

Yes it is dangerous to use dont use it
PassionForDance
on February 8th, 2012

You can use, but it would be very dangerous.
Xfactor
on February 8th, 2012

a few years ago the door fell off my mircowave, and untill i could get a new one i used to stand there and have to hold the door in place……..there is nothing wrong with me YET
SimpleStripes
on February 8th, 2012

no, get a new one
Sheepish
on February 8th, 2012

Sure you can, you’ll just glow in the dark
Gideeup
on February 8th, 2012

Microwaves are already a slight danger to use because of radiation,don’t add more problems to youself by using something that has not been checked for safety
WinterWonderland
on February 8th, 2012

The glass has nothing to do with keeping in microwave radiation. The mesh is what protects users. The pattern in the mesh is design to reflect microwave beams. Microwaves will pass through glass. So the opposite is true, discontinue use of the microwave if the mesh is damaged.
onlyme
on May 28th, 2011

can i use the microwave oven without the glass tray?