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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 Manchester11 months ago
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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?

WIWill from Devon11 months ago
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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?

TITina from Highlands11 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?

AIAisha H.11 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.

AMAmy11 months ago

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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?

NINiamh from Fife11 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?

TITina from Lancashire11 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.

DODonna from Brighton11 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…

JAJason W.11 months ago
Microwaves
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?

MAMaureen Newman11 months ago

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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…

AIAisha from Luton11 months 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?

BEBeth M.12 months 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?

VIVic Green12 months 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?

EDEddie Walkerabout 1 year ago
Microwaves
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…

SCScott Thomasabout 1 year ago

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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?

OLOlivia Webbabout 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?

IMImran from Prestonabout 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?

LILiam Coxabout 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…

MAMarcus L.about 1 year ago
Microwaves
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave humming but not heating

My Russell Hobbs microwave, nearly 2 years old — loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

WIWill T.about 1 year ago

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