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Old Microwave Leaking Foul-Smelling Liquid: Unplug It and Do Not Open the Cabinet

A foul-smelling liquid from an old microwave is not identifiable safely by smell or colour. In the opened Reddit report, the renter described a strong bug-spray-like odour and liquid around the microwave, then unplugged and removed it; a comment mentioned possible condensation or an internal capacitor only as an unverified guess.

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