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Re:I Put a Toaster in the Dishwasher by boznz on Wednesday August 14, 2024 @06:30PM (#41251217)
A $20 something you are about to throw away is the perfect thing to play games with.
Re:I Put a Toaster in the Dishwasher by Retric on Wednesday August 14, 2024 @06:43PM (#41251296)
It’s the fire risk that’s the issue not 20$.
Re:I Put a Toaster in the Dishwasher by hobolobo on Wednesday August 14, 2024 @07:04PM (#41251420)
What fire risk if it's in a dishwasher? :)
Re:I Put a Toaster in the Dishwasher by Retric on Wednesday August 14, 2024 @10:15PM (#41252563)
You only save money if you plug it in afterwards. At which point residue poses a fire risk.

Also, many dishwashers have a garbage disposal which isn’t inside the water and may fail if the cord gets into it. Not likely to happen, but enough people try it and someone may directly get an electrical fire while the dishwasher is running.

Re:I Put a Toaster in the Dishwasher by nomel on Wednesday August 14, 2024 @08:38PM (#41252138)
To be fair, a toaster is always a fire risk. That's why the manual says never put them under flammable things. You should always assume your toaster will catch fire.
Re:I Put a Toaster in the Dishwasher by Retric on Wednesday August 14, 2024 @10:19PM (#41252587)
The toaster body itself may not be a big deal, but the cord and plug are also going to be a risk here.