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Exploding Oven Door
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No-one was hurt so not really worth pointing out to the manufacturer since I am sure that they know of the exploding glass phenomena.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_glass_breakageThinking critically since 1996....0 -
Gosh, I think this is the first time I've disagreed with a post by somethingcorporate but I feel inclined to say that it is indeed useful to contact the manufacturer.
Yes these things happen, and the oven owner is highly unlikely to get anything other than a replacement - BUT...
..any feedback that the manufacturer receives on failures such as this, common or not, help them to evaluate the "standard" of a given product and may prompt a design change down the line in an attempt to reduce incidents. After all, dealing with these things cost them money and it may be more cost effective to find a different supplier, or mount a part differently, or something...
Fair enough you'll not gain anything from doing this; but it kinda helps the world go round
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.Yes these things happen, and the oven owner is highly unlikely to get anything other than a replacement - BUT...
..any feedback that the manufacturer receives on failures such as this, common or not, help them to evaluate the "standard" of a given product and may prompt a design change down the line in an attempt to reduce incidents. After all, dealing with these things cost them money and it may be more cost effective to find a different supplier, or mount a part differently, or something...
Fair enough you'll not gain anything from doing this; but it kinda helps the world go round
Don't think they'd even get a replacement to be honest - but I agree with you and hence my post...There is nothing stopping you from sending a polite, factual letter to the manufacturer.“That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing.”0 -
Gosh, I think this is the first time I've disagreed with a post by somethingcorporate but I feel inclined to say that it is indeed useful to contact the manufacturer.
Yes these things happen, and the oven owner is highly unlikely to get anything other than a replacement - BUT...
..any feedback that the manufacturer receives on failures such as this, common or not, help them to evaluate the "standard" of a given product and may prompt a design change down the line in an attempt to reduce incidents. After all, dealing with these things cost them money and it may be more cost effective to find a different supplier, or mount a part differently, or something...
Fair enough you'll not gain anything from doing this; but it kinda helps the world go round
You're absolutely right - for the greater good it will probably help the world go round. My suggestion was merely a from the OPs perspective (and hence selfish).
Thanks for correcting me!Thinking critically since 1996....0 -
OP, what is the make/model of the oven and which door glass is it?
It may only cost about £30 to replace and can often easily be done yourself.
Also done a lot quicker than having hassle with the manufacturer etc.0
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