I just got out of the hospital with a broken arm and abdominal surgery. (you don't want to know the gory details) It's very hard to do anything. I live alone.
I have a small microwave whhich had an intermittent fuse. It would be great to have hot food. I can replace the fuse but finding and getting and and putting on the metal cover, the cabinet, is probably beyond me. It it safe to use without that outside cover? How far away would I have to be.
What if I do find the cover but I can't do more than lay it on top, in place, but can't even put one screw in. Does the cover help at all wihout any screws? What about one screw? Does it have to be in tight?
Thanks a lot.
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It's safe enough from a radiation standpoint, but there are probably exposed high voltage parts inside, and don't forget to unplug it before you change the fuse.
New microwave ovens are cheap. I recommend just replace it.
I know to do that, of course, but if there was ever a time I could forget, this is it. The reminder is appreciated.
Thanks a lot. In that case, I can find some heavy cardboard** or something to block off the side(s) and top, although it's not really close to anything.
**In fact when I passed out, fell, and broke my arm, I landed on a corrugated cardboard box and tore down one or two corners. So I have lots of extra cardboard now. :)
I'm too sick and too weak to go shopping**. Once I'm well enough, it will be easy to just get some more screws out of the basement and use them.
**Just getting out of bed is difficult, but sitting in this chair and typing is pretty easy. I have the computer for radio, and a remote for the tv.
I have friends, but they've been buying me food, taking me home from the hospital, back for an apppointment, etc. One attached a rope to a board he slid under the foot of my bed, and pulling on the rope with my good arm makes it much easier to sit up in bed. I don't want to ask for more things. I'm willing to take taxis to the hospital, but they insist. Still, I don't want to overdo my letting them do me favors.
The cast comes off in 4 weeks, but my arm will probably hurt worse after that for a week or two (based on a previous broken leg.)
I expect to be 100% by march or April.
Thanks again.
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