Grandparents can't do popcorn

[Brenda Shaffer]

Parents microwave reads 1E when popping popcorn and shuts off. Is there a fix for this problem

[Brenda Shaffer]

Parents microwave reads 1E when popping popcorn and shuts off. Is there a fix for this problem

[Piso Mojado]

Just wondering here Brenda...do you think it might be sorta helpful if you gave us just a wee hint about what brand and model microwave?

[hubops]

Yep - certainly.

1. locate the owners manual
2. look up error code 1E
3. solve

3i : you're welcome

ps: re: 1. the owners manual is likely in the shoe box under the bed in the spare bedroom. John T.

[gfretwell]

My guess is the microwave is detecting too much radiation coming back at the magnetron because there is not enough thermal load in a bag of popcorn. Although popcorn is a very common use of the microwave, it is tough on them.

[hubops]

To take this guess a little further ..

A simple solution is to add about 1/2 to 1 cup of water in a microwave-safe container in the back corner of the oven and cook your popcorn a little longer. You'll have to experiment a few times to get the combination right for your particular model.

John T.

[Fred McKenzie]

Brenda-

Chances are the microwave is not compatible with your particular type of popcorn. Is it plain popcorn in a microwave popper? Is it "microwave" popcorn in a bag with other seasoning?

It is always possible the microwave is defective. If you tell the make and model, someone may have experience with it.

Fred

[Stephanie Clifford]

[hubops]

.. that's sure to help a lot - after all - a washing machine E1 code must be the same as a microwave 1E code ... duh. John T.

[Dean Hoffman]

Try an experiment. Make exactly the same popcorn in your microwave. Do it down to the last detail. Would it be practical to swap microwaves with your parents? If so, see how yours does at making exactly the same popcorn at their place.

[Joe]

It sure would help a lot to have the manufacturer's name, model number and 60 seconds access to google.

[rbowman]

Stupid question but is it microwave popcorn? The Jiffy Pop they've been using for the last 40 years ain't going to fly.

[Wayne Boatwright]

On Thu 15 Mar 2018 11:42:37a, told us...

Maybe they're trying to pop the corn in the washing machine.