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Sharp

Sharp microwave not heating the food, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Sharp microwave — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Is this a common fault on these?

PRPriya Wood7 months ago
Microwaves
Breville

Breville microwave not heating the food

Bought a Breville microwave a couple of years ago and it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Is this a common fault on these?

EDEddie from Fife7 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Hisense microwave sparking inside, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense microwave — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

BOBob7 months ago
Microwaves
Panasonic

Panasonic microwave humming but not heating

I've got a Panasonic microwave (NN-E27JWMBPQ) that's 2 years old and loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Is this a common fault…

NINiamh Morgan7 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Hisense microwave buttons not responding

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Would really appreciate any advice…

OLOlivia from Yorkshire7 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch microwave buttons not responding, any ideas?

My Bosch microwave (Serie 2 FFL023MS2B), a couple of years old — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. What should I check first?

RARaj J.7 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Hisense microwave grill function not working, any ideas?

Bought a Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) a couple of years ago and (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Grateful for any pointers,…

JOJoanne7 months ago
Microwaves
Bosch

Bosch microwave internal light not working

I've got a Bosch microwave (Serie 2 FFL023MS2B) that's just over a year old and the inside light has stopped working. Any idea what's causing this?

TRTracey from Bolton7 months ago
Microwaves
Statesman

Statesman microwave grill function not working?

I've got a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) that's 2 years old and (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Is this a common fault on…

GAGary from Glasgow7 months ago
Microwaves
Tower

Tower microwave door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Tower microwave (T24042) — the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

SASarah from Bolton7 months ago

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Daewoo

Daewoo microwave display not working, any ideas?

My Daewoo microwave (KOR6N35S), nearly 2 years old — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

ALAlan from Glasgow7 months ago
Microwaves
Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards microwave sparking inside

Bought a Morphy Richards microwave (511510) 6 months ago and there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Is this something I can fix…

RORon from Glasgow7 months ago
Microwaves
Daewoo

Daewoo microwave grill function not working?

I've got a Daewoo microwave (KOR6N35S) that's 3 years old and (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Has anyone had the same and…

BOBob C.8 months ago
Microwaves
Toshiba

Help - Toshiba microwave grill function not working

My Toshiba microwave, about 6 months old — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Any idea what's causing this?

KAKate8 months ago
Microwaves
Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint microwave not heating the food

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint microwave — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Any idea what's causing this?

HAHarriet8 months ago

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Tower

Tower microwave making a loud buzzing noise?

Hoping someone can help with my Tower microwave (T24042) — it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Has anyone had the same and…

HAHarriet Brown8 months ago
Microwaves
Toshiba

Toshiba microwave grill function not working

Hoping someone can help with my Toshiba microwave — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Would really appreciate any advice…

LALaura from Rochdale8 months ago
Microwaves
Bosch

Help - Bosch microwave humming but not heating

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch microwave — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. What should I check first?

VIVic from Leicester8 months ago
Microwaves
Swan

Help - Swan microwave sparking inside

My Swan microwave (SM22070BN), a couple of years old — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

COConnor8 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave making a loud buzzing noise?

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung microwave (MC28M6055CK) — it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Would really appreciate…

MAMarcus from York8 months ago

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