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Sharp

Sharp microwave humming but not heating

My Sharp microwave, just over a year old — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

DADan8 months ago
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Daewoo

Daewoo microwave not heating the food

My Daewoo microwave, nearly 2 years old — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Any idea what's causing this?

SASarah Newman8 months ago
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Swan

Swan microwave turntable plate has cracked

Hoping someone can help with my Swan microwave (SM22070BN) — the glass turntable plate has cracked. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

DEDev from Brighton8 months ago
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Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards microwave display not working

I've got a Morphy Richards microwave that's 3 years old and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

MAMaureen R.8 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense microwave humming but not heating, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Any idea what's causing…

MEMegan from Ipswich8 months ago

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Tower

Tower microwave buttons not responding

My Tower microwave (T24042), nearly 2 years old — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Any idea what's causing this?

LELewis Patel8 months ago
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Breville

Breville microwave internal light not working, any ideas?

Bought a Breville microwave (VMW171) a year ago and the inside light has stopped working. Any idea what's causing this?

TOToby B.8 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense microwave door won't latch shut

Bought a Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) 18 months ago and the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

VIVic E.8 months ago
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Panasonic

Panasonic microwave display not working

My Panasonic microwave (NN-E27JWMBPQ), 3 years old — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. What should I check first?

KAKate W.8 months ago
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Tower

Tower microwave burning smell when running

My Tower microwave (T24042), a few months old — there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Is this a common fault on these?

YUYusuf from Liverpool8 months ago

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Tower

Help - Tower microwave display not working

My Tower microwave (T24042), about 18 months old — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

KIKieran from Plymouth8 months ago
Microwaves
Hotpoint

Hotpoint microwave display not working

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint microwave — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

HAHarriet from Nottingham8 months ago
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Panasonic

Panasonic microwave turntable not turning

My Panasonic microwave (NN-E27JWMBPQ), just over a year old — the glass plate has stopped rotating. Any idea what's causing this?

SISian Walker8 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave buttons not responding

My Samsung microwave (MC28M6055CK), nearly 2 years old — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Any idea what's causing this?

RORon H.8 months ago
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Morphy Richards

Help - Morphy Richards microwave keeps blowing the fuse

My Morphy Richards microwave (511510), 2 years old — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

FIFiona9 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs microwave turntable plate has cracked

My Russell Hobbs microwave (RHM2079A), 3 years old — the glass turntable plate has cracked. What should I check first?

RORon R.9 months ago
Microwaves
Daewoo

Daewoo microwave burning smell when running, any ideas?

My Daewoo microwave, nearly 2 years old — there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a callout.

OWOwen from Stockport9 months ago
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Statesman

Statesman microwave buttons not responding?

My Statesman microwave (SKMS0820), 2 years old — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

WIWill9 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense microwave burning smell when running, any ideas?

My Hisense microwave, 2 years old — there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

JAJanet from Dudley9 months ago
Microwaves
Hotpoint

Hotpoint microwave humming but not heating, any ideas?

My Hotpoint microwave (MWH 2521 MB), around a year old — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Has anyone had the same and…

COConnor Kelly9 months ago

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