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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.

BGBeth from Glasgow•11 months ago
Microwaves
Statesman

Statesman microwave grill function not working, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) — (combi) the microwave works but the grill element won't heat. Really hoping it's a cheap…

EMEmma from Manchester•11 months ago
Microwaves
Swan

Swan microwave starts then stops

Hoping someone can help with my Swan microwave — it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. What should I check first?

WDWill from Devon•12 months ago
Microwaves
Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs microwave burning smell when running

Bought a Russell Hobbs microwave 6 months ago and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

THTina from Highlands•12 months ago
Microwaves
Hotpoint

Hotpoint microwave buttons not responding

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint microwave — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

AHAisha H.•12 months ago

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Breville

Breville microwave burning smell when running

I've got a Breville microwave (VMW171) that's 2 years old and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

AMAmy•12 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Help - Samsung microwave turntable plate has cracked

Bought a Samsung microwave (MC28M6055CK) 6 months ago and the glass turntable plate has cracked. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

NFNiamh from Fife•12 months ago
Microwaves
Statesman

Statesman microwave starts then stops

Hoping someone can help with my Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) — it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Any idea what's causing this?

TLTina from Lancashire•12 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Help - Samsung microwave door won't latch shut

My Samsung microwave (MC28M6055CK), 3 years old — the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

DBDonna from Brighton•12 months ago
Microwaves
Swan

Swan microwave making a loud buzzing noise, any ideas?

My Swan microwave (SM22070BN), a couple of years old — it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Would really appreciate any advice…

JWJason W.•about 1 year ago

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Bosch

Bosch microwave keeps blowing the fuse

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch microwave — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

MNMaureen Newman•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Toshiba

Toshiba microwave buttons not responding, any ideas?

Bought a Toshiba microwave a year ago and the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a…

ALAisha from Luton•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Help - Samsung microwave burning smell when running

Bought a Samsung microwave a year ago and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

BMBeth M.•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Panasonic

Panasonic microwave internal light not working

I've got a Panasonic microwave (NN-CT55JWBPQ) that's a few months old and the inside light has stopped working. What should I check first?

VGVic Green•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Tower

Tower microwave keeps blowing the fuse

Bought a Tower microwave (T24042) a year ago and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

EWEddie Walker•about 1 year ago

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Statesman

Statesman microwave keeps blowing the fuse?

Bought a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) two years ago and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort…

STScott Thomas•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Statesman

Statesman microwave display not working

Bought a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) a year ago and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. What should I check first?

OWOlivia Webb•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Tower

Help - Tower microwave making a loud buzzing noise

My Tower microwave (T24042), 2 years old — it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

IPImran from Preston•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave making a loud buzzing noise

Bought a Samsung microwave two years ago and it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. What should I check first?

LCLiam Cox•about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Swan

Swan microwave keeps blowing the fuse

I've got a Swan microwave (SM22070BN) that's 3 years old and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Would really appreciate any advice before…

MLMarcus L.•about 1 year ago

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