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Charly
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Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
So I apparently can't even heat a stringbean up without burning down the house I put leftover steamed stringbeans on a paper plate and they sparked. I then put them in a glass bowl and they sparked and went up in flame.
Is my microwave bad? I tried heating up pasta - no sparks or flames but a little smoky.
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
The paper plate wasn't in the microwave was it? Paper isn't supposed to go in there...
But since you said when the pasta went in, it got smoky, I would stick to the safe side and get it checked or get a new one. 
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| Posted 11/24/07 2:00 PM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
bc its you jodi and I am glad I found this post...HAHA ; )
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| Posted 11/24/07 2:14 PM |
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Domino
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
all i can suggest is that maybe you needed a little water. I was making stovetop in the micro once got distracted and forgot to put in the water....I had to throw out the micro after that as the tupperwear burned up and there was plastic fumes everywhere (this story was meant to make you feel better)
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| Posted 11/24/07 2:38 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
It's not you. It's the microwave.
Just like in my house, it's not me, it's the overn.
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| Posted 11/24/07 3:28 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by CaseyGirl
The paper plate wasn't in the microwave was it? Paper isn't supposed to go in there...
You're not supposed to put paper plates in the microwave? I do it ALL the time and I've never had any problems...
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| Posted 11/24/07 5:10 PM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
 you cook like ME!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Sorry, had to laugh, but glad you are ok 
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| Posted 11/24/07 7:51 PM |
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Jax430
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
I think it must be the microwave. I heat up food on paper plates all the time without any problems.
Message edited 11/24/2007 7:57:53 PM.
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by CaseyGirl
The paper plate wasn't in the microwave was it? Paper isn't supposed to go in there...
you can put paper plates in there, you just cant put metal in there. and you can't put paper in the oven.
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| Posted 11/24/07 8:08 PM |
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
I know there has to be a certain amount of moisture when you run a microwave. Beans are fairly dry... but I never thought they were dry enough to catch fire 
something is not right... maybe the microwave.
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| Posted 11/24/07 9:56 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by CaseyGirl
The paper plate wasn't in the microwave was it? Paper isn't supposed to go in there...
You're not supposed to put paper plates in the microwave? I do it ALL the time and I've never had any problems...
my mom always told me not to 
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| Posted 11/25/07 12:39 PM |
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DaniRN
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Interesting...I was reheating string beans last week for my daughter and they started to spark and I had no idea why
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| Posted 11/25/07 1:44 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by CaseyGirl
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by CaseyGirl
The paper plate wasn't in the microwave was it? Paper isn't supposed to go in there...
You're not supposed to put paper plates in the microwave? I do it ALL the time and I've never had any problems...
my mom always told me not to
Really??? I have always used paper plates in the microwave.
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| Posted 11/25/07 3:08 PM |
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JennasMom
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
I saw this online:
The minerals in string beans, carrots, peppers, and some other dense vegetables can cause sparks
Vegetables
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| Posted 11/25/07 5:40 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by JennasMom
I saw this online:
The minerals in string beans, carrots, peppers, and some other dense vegetables can cause sparks
Vegetables
Great find!
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| Posted 11/25/07 6:06 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by CaseyGirl
The paper plate wasn't in the microwave was it? Paper isn't supposed to go in there...
You're not supposed to put paper plates in the microwave? I do it ALL the time and I've never had any problems...
Me too, I also put paper plates in my micro, and also paper towel, never had a problem. I think its your micowave, time for a new one!!
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| Posted 11/25/07 6:36 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by Charly
So I apparently can't even heat a stringbean up without burning down the house I put leftover steamed stringbeans on a paper plate and they sparked. I then put them in a glass bowl and they sparked and went up in flame.
Is my microwave bad? I tried heating up pasta - no sparks or flames but a little smoky.
Found this online:
you've wondered why your green beans cause sparks to fly when you microwave them, blame it on their density.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, dense vegetables such as green beans, carrots, and green peppers have higher amounts of minerals than other food items. The minerals act like tiny pieces of metal and can create arcing effects in a microwave.
While this doesn't harm your veggies, it may prevent them from heating thoroughly.
Please note that you should never deliberately microwave anything metal, unless it is microwave approved. - (HealthDayNews)
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| Posted 11/26/07 5:46 PM |
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LisaI
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Recycled paper plates have metal in them and can't go in the microwave. We learned this the same way as you.
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| Posted 11/28/07 8:43 PM |
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Re: Why would my stringbeans go on fire in the microwave?
Posted by JennasMom
I saw this online:
The minerals in string beans, carrots, peppers, and some other dense vegetables can cause sparks
Vegetables
nooooo.... really? heh, I KNEW someone would figure it out!!!! thanks... and I'll keep that in mind in the future, since we eat TONS of veggies, and re-heat a lot of leftovers 
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