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Plastic in my oven
Four years ago, the user accidentally melted a polycarbonate food storage lid in their oven. The plastic dripped into the oven due to heat from the stovetop. The user scraped away visible plastic but remains concerned about residual amounts. They suspect the melted plastic could cause harm when the oven is used. The apartment landlord dismisses these concerns, which the user distrusts due to potential economic motives. Every time the oven is turned on, the user smells something and feels light-headed, possibly due to the nocebo effect. As a result, the user has not used their oven for four years, relying on other appliances instead. They are now seeking advice on how to determine if the oven is safe to use again. Additionally, they want to know who to contact for repairs if it is deemed unsafe.
