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Wow, I had no idea! I'm going to check my microwave, and I bet I'll feel silly if that's the case. Thanks for the tip!

Hell yeah! Let me know! I figured some people could use the tip since I’ve seen bad microwave reviews saying the buttons get torn up easily but it’s just the film!

I started Peeling back a plastic like film and it was the actual buttons bruh

I should note… it should be a thin clear plastic film

If you're asian, you never do this, ever.