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Toshiba

Toshiba microwave burning smell when running?

Hoping someone can help with my Toshiba microwave (ML-EM23P(BS)) — there is a burning smell whenever it's on. What should I check first?

PEPete H.3 months ago
Microwaves
Tower

Tower microwave internal light not working

I've got a Tower microwave that's about 6 months old and the inside light has stopped working. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

KAKate Brown3 months ago
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Sharp

Sharp microwave keeps blowing the fuse

Hoping someone can help with my Sharp microwave (R272KM) — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. What should I check first?

HAHarriet Taylor3 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense microwave sparking inside

My Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11), just over a year old — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Has anyone had the same and managed…

MEMegan R.3 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave turntable plate has cracked

My Russell Hobbs microwave (RHM2079A), nearly 2 years old — the glass turntable plate has cracked. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…

AIAisha from Wigan3 months ago

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Toshiba

Toshiba microwave starts then stops

I've got a Toshiba microwave that's nearly 2 years old and it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

ALAlan from Lancashire3 months ago
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Panasonic

Panasonic microwave buttons not responding?

Hoping someone can help with my Panasonic microwave — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. What should I check first?

MAMarcus M.3 months ago
Microwaves
Statesman

Statesman microwave turntable plate has cracked

I've got a Statesman microwave that's a couple of years old and the glass turntable plate has cracked. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

KAKate from Leeds3 months ago
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Sharp

Sharp microwave not heating the food?

Hoping someone can help with my Sharp microwave (R272KM) — it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Grateful for any pointers,…

DEDev Green3 months ago
Microwaves
Sharp

Sharp microwave internal light not working

My Sharp microwave (YC-MG01U-S), nearly 2 years old — the inside light has stopped working. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

VIVic Green3 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave making a loud buzzing noise

My Russell Hobbs microwave, a couple of years old — it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

JAJack L.3 months ago
Microwaves
Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards microwave door won't latch shut

Bought a Morphy Richards microwave (511510) 18 months ago and the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Any idea what's causing this?

MEMegan from Highlands3 months ago
Microwaves
Toshiba

Toshiba microwave display not working

Bought a Toshiba microwave (ML-EM23P(BS)) 6 months ago and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

JAJack B.3 months ago
Microwaves
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave sparking inside

I've got a Russell Hobbs microwave (RHM2076B) that's 2 years old and there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. Is this a common fault…

MIMike from Wigan3 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave sparking inside?

My Samsung microwave (MS23K3513AK), about 18 months old — there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. What should I check first?

SASarah from Reading3 months ago

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Swan

Swan microwave humming but not heating, any ideas?

Bought a Swan microwave a year ago and loud hum and no heat, which I've read points to the magnetron. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

KIKieran S.3 months ago
Microwaves
Statesman

Statesman microwave making a loud buzzing noise, any ideas?

I've got a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) that's 2 years old and it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Really hoping it's a cheap…

SASarah3 months ago
Microwaves
Morphy Richards

Help - Morphy Richards microwave making a loud buzzing noise

I've got a Morphy Richards microwave that's about 18 months old and it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Has anyone had the same…

MAMaya E.3 months ago
Microwaves
Sharp

Sharp microwave display not working

Bought a Sharp microwave (R272KM) a couple of years ago and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Is this something I can fix myself or…

KAKate from Nottingham3 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Help - Hisense microwave internal light not working

I've got a Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) that's about 6 months old and the inside light has stopped working. Is this a common fault on these?

JAJack from Exeter3 months ago

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