Is it normal to smell hot wires and it rocks while operating like it is going to fly off.
331250
About smelling wolires orvanything else except your food is not normal, about the flying off, not so sure, sometimes its like to move/shake quite hard, so you can hold a little
331251
Mine doesn't do that at all! I can press it and leave it without holding it. Sounds like something is wrong with your motor I would send it back!
331252
It's a very powerful machine. To tell the truth, I saw sparks once and had to reset the breaker. I think the way it can rock (if it is not on a level surface) can generate enough friction to unseat the wires. The reason wires will spark in an outlet is because there isn't a good connection. If you notice sparks, you might want to turn off your electricity (first) and check the outlet and that the wires seem securely screwed/grounded in place. Make sure the blender sits level on your counter when you turn it on. I shouldn't be sitting on its cord for example, which might tilt it a little off center and make it more likely to shake. It's a very powerful machine. To tell the truth, I saw sparks once and had to reset the breaker. I think the way it can rock (if it is not on a level surface) can generate enough friction to unseat the wires. The reason wires will spark in an outlet is because there isn't a good connection. If you notice sparks, you might want to turn off your electricity (first) and check the outlet and that the wires seem securely screwed/grounded in place. Make sure the blender sits level on your counter when you turn it on. I shouldn't be sitting on its cord for example, which might tilt it a little off... » Read More It's a very powerful machine. To tell the truth, I saw sparks once and had to reset the breaker. I think the way it can rock (if it is not on a level surface) can generate enough friction to unseat the wires. The reason wires will spark in an outlet is because there isn't a good connection. If you notice sparks, you might want to turn off your electricity (first) and check the outlet and that the wires seem securely screwed/grounded in place. Make sure the blender sits level on your counter when you turn it on. I shouldn't be sitting on its cord for example, which might tilt it a little off center and make it more likely to shake. « Show Less
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There was a slight smell at first but it wore off. This is common in many electric heaters. I call it the newness smell. However if it continues to smell and the odor is strong there may be some defect. Possibly a piece of plastic stuck on the heating element inside. Give it a few days and let it run for a couple of hours.Keep a close watch on it.
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Bill has a good point, but I would recommend you read our discussion in my review first and make your own decision. I have used it like this for a long time until one day the wires melted! I am sure others have had better luck, it's only how much of a risk you are willing to take.
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Dont have that problem, but having installed it myself i can tell you on top of the unit is a section where air can vent thru from the coil, if anything falls in there or its not clean, every time you heat up the coil and anything thats fallin in there can heat up and of course smell, hmmmmm, take a flashlight and look in there or perhaps take the cover off and take a look, other than that it may be a venting problem thru to the outside, the pipe is double, one inside the other, one is for venting the other for fresh air intake, hope this helps, Mike
372867
I have not experienced any smells. What is the condition of your connection wires?
1947171
This is not normal. I have bought 6 of these and none have had wire protruding. I think it's a manufacturer's defect. They should replace it for you.
274227
No it ia NOT normal.Also, be careful with the main control knob on the front. Mine broke off easilyThe main control knob is held by screws that come from inside the machine, so to fix it, the entire machine must be taken apart. This machine truly is a terrible design.
649477
Yes, put it on the hot side. if you don't know what the hot side is, get an electrician.
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Mine is only a couple of weeks old and I hear it popping when cooling down. I use a gas stove and I also smell a weird smell when cooking. Anyone else?
1477992
The fan should be blowing and there will be an ozone smell. I sometimes have to reseat the back plug on my machine.
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My bike is brand new and I'm also experiencing a burning smell from the break pads. I'm hoping it will go away with time.
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No this is not normal. I have had my unit going on two years and I have not experienced any smell like freon. Try some soapy water around the attachments to see if you have a leak.
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got me...mine burned up a wire when I walked off from it. it was all hooked up correct and everything appeared to be fine.
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I have never had mine emit this smell, so I would recommend you check to make sure you took all the adhesive film off all the surfaces. If you have already done that, then I would send it back if you can.
1613548
no, that is not normal. ours is steady and works very safely. contact seller.
2250710
That is not a good sign. The AC adaptor does get warm (not hot) but if you are smelling something burning I would turn it off. That is not normal.
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Hello Barbara. Yes...when it sparks...that is a good sign that the batteries have a good charge and the electricity is flowing. The smell is usually from the bugs being "fried"...at least that's been my experience. Am not certain about something catching on fire, but have not seen that possibility...