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Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards microwave starts then stops, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Morphy Richards microwave (511510) — it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

WIWill C.6 months ago
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Breville

Breville microwave grill function not working

I've got a Breville microwave that's a few months old and (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Has anyone had the same and…

WIWill C.6 months ago
Microwaves
Daewoo

Daewoo microwave starts then stops

I've got a Daewoo microwave that's a few months old and it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

MAMaya Brown6 months ago
Microwaves
Breville

Breville microwave keeps blowing the fuse

Hoping someone can help with my Breville microwave — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Is this a common fault on these?

GOGordon T.6 months ago
Microwaves
Sharp

Sharp microwave internal light not working

Hoping someone can help with my Sharp microwave — the inside light has stopped working. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

BOBob Patel7 months ago

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Tower

Help - Tower microwave humming but not heating

Hoping someone can help with my Tower microwave (T24042) — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Would really appreciate any…

DADan from Ipswich7 months ago
Microwaves
Swan

Swan microwave not heating the food

Hoping someone can help with my Swan microwave (SM22070BN) — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Is this something I can fix…

TOTom7 months ago
Microwaves
Sharp

Sharp microwave burning smell when running?

I've got a Sharp microwave that's just over a year old and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

ADAdam H.7 months ago
Microwaves
Breville

Breville microwave door won't latch shut

Bought a Breville microwave 6 months ago and the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. What should I check first?

PEPete from Walsall7 months ago
Microwaves
Toshiba

Toshiba microwave display not working

Bought a Toshiba microwave two years ago and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Is this a common fault on these?

ALAlan7 months ago

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Hisense

Hisense microwave starts then stops

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense microwave — it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

ALAlan7 months ago
Microwaves
Bosch

Bosch microwave internal light not working?

My Bosch microwave (Serie 2 FFL023MS2B), just over a year old — the inside light has stopped working. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DADan W.7 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Hisense microwave door won't latch shut, any ideas?

Bought a Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) a year ago and the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

WAWayne from Exeter7 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave not heating the food?

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung microwave (MC28M6055CK) — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Really hoping it's a…

MAMarcus J.7 months ago
Microwaves
Bosch

Bosch microwave grill function not working

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch microwave — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Any idea what's causing this?

KIKieran C.7 months ago

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Microwaves
Hisense

Help - Hisense microwave burning smell when running

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense microwave — there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

LELeanne from Wirral7 months ago
Microwaves
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave buttons not responding

Bought a Russell Hobbs microwave two years ago and the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

NANathan from Cardiff7 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave starts then stops

My Samsung microwave, 3 years old — it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a callout.

FIFiona Lewis7 months ago
Microwaves
Hotpoint

Hotpoint microwave keeps blowing the fuse

I've got a Hotpoint microwave (MWH 2521 MB) that's 3 years old and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Is this a common fault on these?

COConnor G.7 months ago
Microwaves
Sharp

Sharp microwave humming but not heating?

Hoping someone can help with my Sharp microwave — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

LELeanne Smith7 months ago

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