Dented Microwave use or toss?

[Sniper82]

Buddy gave me a new Panasonic that retails for $200. It got dropped and dented where the control panel is. I had to take it apart to fix the button that opens to door and to bend the dent back out. The outer panel is lifted slightly on top. Seems to be working good but curious is it really safe to use?

The door and the innards wasn't damaged. Use or toss?

 

[lxskllr]

I'd use it if I needed a microwave. As long as the shielding's in place, it should be fine.

 

[Ken g6]

The door seal needs to be pretty precise, I think. I'd toss.

 

[SKORPI0]

https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/microwave_ovens.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-a-Microwave-for-Leaks
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...rick-reveals-microwave-leaking-radiation.html

 

[tortoise]

Seems to be working good but curious is it really safe to use.

Might limit the use to shop parts cleaning . . such as disassembled submerged metallic carb parts.

 

[Red Squirrel]

If you don't keep it, they have lot of parts inside that are fun to play with. Chances are it's fine, unless the damage is near the door and it deformed the actual frame where it connects. It needs to do a good RF seal or it could leak angry pixies.