Argos - faulty microwave

Kestrel

I purchased a £31.99 microwave from Argos on 15/02/13. This evening, 16/02/13 I placed a potato in the microwave and after a few minutes minutes I could smell burning, I went in the kitchen to find smoke pouring out of the microwave. Am I entitled to take the microwave back to Argos tomorrow and get a replacement? I have the receipt but I don't have the box as I took it to the tip with my old microwave in it this morning.

Fire_Fox

Yes if you are confident you have used the microwave according to the instructions.

ThumbRemote

You are fully entitled to take it back and get a refund or a replacement if you wish. Argos are pretty good with faulty items.

zoob

Was the smoke coming from the microwave or from the potato in the microwave? it quite a common problem potatoes going on fire in microwaves so the microwave might not have been at fault, if the microwave was faulty, they should give you a replacement or refund.

bris

zoob wrote: »

Was the smoke coming from the microwave or from the potato in the microwave? it quite a common problem potatoes going on fire in microwaves so the microwave might not have been at fault, if the microwave was faulty, they should give you a replacement or refund.

I cook hundreds of potatoes in microwaves and have yet to see one catch fire, using both domestic and commercial machines.

shaun_from_Africa

A quick "google search" does give a fair few results of potatoes catching fire in microwaves, although like bris, I've cooked plenty of them and never had a problem.

[Deleted User]

If the microwave was only £32, I'd just want my money back with no replacement!:eek:

mattyprice4004

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

If the microwave was only £32, I'd just want my money back with no replacement!:eek:

So you'd have 32 quid on the table and no microwave? Awesome plan.

A cheap microwave usually works fine.

[Deleted User]

mattyprice4004 wrote: »

A cheap microwave usually works fine.

£32 is far too cheap for me. Does it run on horse meat?:D

Blackpool_Saver

was it this one?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4007573.htm#pdpProductReviews