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Hisense

Hisense microwave making a loud buzzing noise?

I've got a Hisense microwave that's 2 years old and it makes a really loud buzzing/humming whenever it's running. Any idea what's causing this?

NINina H.4 months ago
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Statesman

Statesman microwave door won't latch shut?

Bought a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) a year ago and the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

FRFreya H.4 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs microwave buttons not responding

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

NANathan S.4 months ago
Microwaves
Daewoo

Daewoo microwave internal light not working, any ideas?

My Daewoo microwave, just over a year old — the inside light has stopped working. Is this a common fault on these?

KAKate M.4 months ago
Microwaves
Statesman

Statesman microwave not heating the food, any ideas?

I've got a Statesman microwave (SKMS0820) that's nearly 2 years old and it runs, lights up and the plate turns, but the food stays cold. Really hoping…

WAWayne4 months ago

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Statesman

Statesman microwave door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Statesman microwave — the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need…

JOJoanne from Fife4 months ago
Microwaves
Daewoo

Help - Daewoo microwave burning smell when running

Bought a Daewoo microwave (KOR6N35S) a year ago and there is a burning smell whenever it's on. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

KAKatie from Preston4 months ago
Microwaves
Hotpoint

Hotpoint microwave sparking inside

Bought a Hotpoint microwave 6 months ago and there are sparks/flashes inside even with no metal in there. What should I check first?

TITina H.4 months ago
Microwaves
Sharp

Sharp microwave door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Sharp microwave (R272KM) — the door won't latch closed so it refuses to start. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

HAHannah Patel4 months ago
Microwaves
Bosch

Bosch microwave buttons not responding

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch microwave (Serie 2 FFL023MS2B) — the keypad doesn't respond when I press the buttons. Is this a common fault on…

BEBeth S.4 months ago

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Hisense

Help - Hisense microwave turntable plate has cracked

I've got a Hisense microwave (H20MOMS11) that's a few months old and the glass turntable plate has cracked. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

ELEllie J.4 months ago
Microwaves
Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards microwave starts then stops

I've got a Morphy Richards microwave (511510) that's just over a year old and it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Would really appreciate any advice…

NINina W.4 months ago
Microwaves
Hisense

Help - Hisense microwave display not working

My Hisense microwave, 2 years old — the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

FIFiona Clark4 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave sparking inside?

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

OLOlivia4 months ago
Microwaves
Breville

Breville microwave turntable plate has cracked, any ideas?

My Breville microwave (VMW171), about 18 months old — the glass turntable plate has cracked. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

STSteve L.4 months ago

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Swan

Swan microwave turntable not turning

Hoping someone can help with my Swan microwave (SM22070BN) — the glass plate has stopped rotating. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

MAMaya from Rochdale4 months ago
Microwaves
Breville

Help - Breville microwave display not working

Bought a Breville microwave two years ago and the clock/display is blank, though it might still run. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

CACarl Holmes4 months ago
Microwaves
Swan

Swan microwave keeps blowing the fuse, any ideas?

I've got a Swan microwave that's a few months old and it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

RARachel Webb4 months ago
Microwaves
Tower

Tower microwave keeps blowing the fuse, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Tower microwave (T24042) — it trips the plug fuse / RCD as soon as I start it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

JOJosh from York4 months ago
Microwaves
Samsung

Samsung microwave turntable not turning

Bought a Samsung microwave (MS23K3513AK) 6 months ago and the glass plate has stopped rotating. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

MIMike from Yorkshire4 months ago

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