Microwave Oven Repair

First of all ALWAYS isolate/unplug your Microwave Oven from the mains supply. These types of installations SHOULD have there own circuit to isolate at the consumer unit. NEVER rely on the switch alone. You can still receive quite a nasty electrical shock from the internal parts on your microwave oven, even after you plug it out.

Some of the modern Microwave Ovens use a standard plug. Ensure that it is removed/isolated before you attempt to carry out repairs. These Repair Tips are intended as a guide only. If unsure of how to carry out a repair on an appliance, consult a suitably qualified engineer.

**TEST TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO POWER TO THE APPLIANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY WORK ON THE APPLIANCE **

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My Microwave oven is flashing/sparking on the inside
Topic: Microwave Oven Repair	Published: Monday 12 January, 2009
This is normally caused by: (a) food or liquids on the waveguide (protective cover) – If there are burn marks/holes in the waveguide, It needs to be replaced.

There's a loud buzzing sound in my Microwave Oven
Topic: Microwave Oven Repair	Published: Saturday 10 January, 2009
When your microwave oven won't cook your food, and, you hear a loud buzzing sound, it’s normally caused by a faulty (a) diode (b) high-voltage capacitor.

My Microwave Oven sounds normal, but it does not cook
Topic: Microwave Oven Repair	Published: Saturday 06 December, 2008
When the microwave sounds okay, but it’s still not cooking the food, it’s usually caused by one of the internal door micro-switches on the high voltage circuit acting up.

The turntable plate will not turn on my Microwave Oven
Topic: Microwave Oven Repair	Published: Friday 28 November, 2008
The turntable plate is normally driven by the turntable motor. The turntable motor continually rotates even though the even the heat switches on and off during a cooking cycle. This problem is normally caused by one of three faults

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