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What is smelling burnt toast a symptom of?
If you smell burnt toast when there is no bread burning in the toaster, this is called an olfactory hallucination. It is possible to experience olfactory hallucinations when you have a brain abnormality, such as a brain tumor, or if you are about to experience a seizure or a stroke. In order to rule out these issues, you can visit a doctor and get a brain MRI.
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Best way to get rid of burnt smell?
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How do you get the burnt popcorn smell out of your microwave?
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How do you get rid of burnt plastic smell from dishwasher?
Run the dishwasher through a cycle with no dishes in it. Instead of using detergent, pour a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in the bottom. Peroxide is used to get smells and stain…s out of plastics. It may do the trick for you. ANS 2 - A burnt plastic smell is typical of a pump that has something trapped in the impeller. -I've seen some jammed with q-tips, cocktail sticks, even parts of plastic forks. Remove the filter at bottom of water chamber and check. (MORE)
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What does burnt transmission fluid smell like?
it's a sweet smell, but it's a nasty smell. it smells like burning coffee and antifreeze. sounds weird but that's pretty much what it smells like
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Burnt rubber smell coming from car?
it could be from your valve gaskets leaking oil. my car was smelling like that and my gasket seals were leaking, both front and back. after having them replaced i dont s…mell it anymore. KNOCK ON WOOD (MORE)
