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Toshiba

Toshiba microwave internal light not working

My Toshiba microwave, about 6 months old — the inside light has stopped working. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

DEDev Hughes9 months ago
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Tower

Help - Tower microwave burning smell when running

Hoping someone can help with my Tower microwave (T24042) — there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

RYRyan Jackson9 months ago
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Statesman

Help - Statesman microwave sparking inside

My Statesman microwave (SKMS0820), a few months old — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Is this something I can fix myself or…

PRPriya C.9 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave internal light not working, any ideas?

Bought a Samsung microwave (MS23K3513AK) 6 months ago and the inside light has stopped working. Any idea what's causing this?

MAMaureen from Highlands9 months ago
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Swan

Swan microwave door won't latch shut?

Hoping someone can help with my Swan microwave (SM22070BN) — the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

BEBeth from Powys9 months ago

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Statesman

Help - Statesman microwave starts then stops

I've got a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) that's a couple of years old and it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

OWOwen from Ipswich9 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch microwave making a loud buzzing noise, any ideas?

My Bosch microwave, 3 years old — it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. What should I check first?

MAMaya Wood9 months ago
Microwaves
Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards microwave turntable not turning, any ideas?

My Morphy Richards microwave, nearly 2 years old — the glass plate has stopped rotating. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

VIVic Clarke9 months ago
Microwaves
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave turntable not turning?

Bought a Russell Hobbs microwave 6 months ago and the glass plate has stopped rotating. What should I check first?

DADan10 months ago
Microwaves
Sharp

Sharp microwave making a loud buzzing noise

I've got a Sharp microwave (YC-MG01U-S) that's 2 years old and it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Is this a common fault on…

COConnor H.10 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs microwave grill function not working

My Russell Hobbs microwave, 2 years old — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Is this a common fault on these?

MEMegan from Stockport10 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Hisense microwave keeps blowing the fuse?

I've got a Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) that's around a year old and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Is this something I can fix…

FRFreya H.10 months ago
Microwaves
Breville

Breville microwave grill function not working

Hoping someone can help with my Breville microwave — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

DEDev C.10 months ago
Microwaves
Swan

Swan microwave sparking inside

Hoping someone can help with my Swan microwave (SM22070BN) — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Any idea what's causing this?

PAPaul T.10 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Hisense microwave buttons not responding, any ideas?

My Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11), about 18 months old — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

HAHannah H.10 months ago

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Statesman

Help - Statesman microwave keeps blowing the fuse

Hoping someone can help with my Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Would really appreciate any advice…

TITina from Plymouth10 months ago
Microwaves
Tower

Tower microwave humming but not heating

Bought a Tower microwave a couple of years ago and loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Would really appreciate any advice…

ADAdam from Ipswich10 months ago
Microwaves
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave internal light not working

Bought a Russell Hobbs microwave (RHM2079A) a couple of years ago and the inside light has stopped working. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

NINina from Liverpool10 months ago
Microwaves
Breville

Breville microwave not heating the food

I've got a Breville microwave that's nearly 2 years old and it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Really hoping it's a cheap…

SISian Murphy10 months ago
Microwaves
Panasonic

Panasonic microwave buttons not responding, any ideas?

Bought a Panasonic microwave 18 months ago and the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

BEBeth from Glasgow10 months ago

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