• Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    Because there’s no temperature control and it can explode.

    My kettle will heat water consistently to boiling point every time without going over.

    • gordon@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      It really takes some very special conditions for that to happen. Every time I’ve boiled water in the microwave it’s always boiled fine just like on the stove.

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        10 months ago

        It takes leaving it in a bit too long and either moving or adding something to your water, it’s not that difficult.

        Third-degree burns aren’t something I’d really want to risk just for some coffee.

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          10 months ago

          I just press the 2 minute button and out comes perfectly hot water every time

    • Trainguyrom@reddthat.com
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      10 months ago

      I’ve not heard of this before but I also never boil my water in the microwave since it takes too long. Usually just warning it up (so 1 or 2 minutes depending on what I’m doing)