We had a fire in our microwave after the waxed paper around a potoato caught fireDoes anyone know if it would be safe to use again? Also waxed paper is supposed to be microwave safe, is it common for it to catch fire?
It is perfectly safe to use the microwave, Wax paper is not intended to be used that way in a microwavePotatoes do not need to be wrapped when baking them in the microwave, The reason potatoes are wrapped(usually with aluminum foil) in conventional ovens is to keep the skin from getting hard and crispIn a microwave the skin does not get hard and crispUnless you had some melting in the oven cavity there is no problem in using itMany have thermal fuses that will shut the unit down if it gets too hot in the oven cavity.
