Ignoring your microwave could cause major issues, including fires. Take care of these microwave problems ASAP. Reader’s Digest spoke to Ron Shimek, the president of Mr. Handyman, to help you ...

“A burning smell (and smoke) is a sign something is amiss with your microwave, and you should immediately turn off and unplug it,” Shimek says. The problem could be minor, like caked-on food burning ...