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Questions tagged [microwave-oven]

For questions about microwave ovens -- i.e. countertop or built-in cooking appliances that use radio energy to heat food.

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What is this component in my microwave?

My apartment comes with a wall-mounted microwave (KitchenAid KHMC1857WSS) that I clean periodically. While doing so, I see this component mounted on the right-side inside the microwave. It clearly has a dark discoloration, looking like it was burnt…
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How to safely use euro 16A 250V plug in UK sockets

I recently purchased a new microwave and it has arrived with a European 2 pin plug which states on it 16A 250V. The microwave panel and instructions both state 230V. How can I safely use this on our UK 3 plan plug sockets? I have seen videos cutting…
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Why would a microwave make sounds like this?

Can anybody tell me why this microwave makes sound like it is going to transform into Optimus Prime? Can someone diagnose the problem only by the sound in this YouTube Video, or maybe I have to do some more measurements? Not sure if it is heating,…
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Microwave Door Twisted

I accidentally ran into my open microwave door and I think I twisted it. Ever since then I have to slam the door (more than a few times) and push in the upper right part of the door by the latch for the light to go out and start. I do hear like a…
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Hanging an over-the-range microwave without top cabinet

I have an over-the-range microwave with wall bracket but no cabinets above. It is safe to hang it solely by the wall bracket or is the top cabinet to bolt it to a requirement? If it matters, this is the microwave in question
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Microwave micro switches

The wires connecting to the normally closed switch have a short circuit across them, which is causing the switch to stay closed all the time! The clock works, but when you try to cook something the fuse blows. What could be causing the short?
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Kenmore microwave heating when off with door closed

My kenmore microwave continues making the "heating" sound and actually heating even even if it's not being used. Let's say it's unplugged. As soon as I plug the microwave to the electricity, it will make the "heating" sound usually made when it's…
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GE Spacemaker XL1400 Microwave - Very loud pop

GE Spacemaker XL1400 (JVM1451BA) Microwave manufactured Dec. 1998 In the span of a month, there were two times that while cooking (popcorn and just re-heating), there was an extremely loud crack or pop. The microwave continued to function…
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Is it okay for a Microwave to be off balance, not level on counter top?

we just bought a new counter-top microwave to replace our old dead one & found that when in the exact same place, the new one is off-balance, rocks back'n'forth a bit. after discovering the little feet don't screw/unscrew, we fixed this by putting a…
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Oven Insulation

I have a stove that has been in storage, and it seems a mouse has gotten in and soiled the insulation pretty bad and needs to be replaced. My question is, What type of insulation do I need and where can I get it? I need to use the stove so I would…
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microwave oven (kenmore) not heating

kenmore microwave not heating. went through all identified components and tests of same - diode, relay, capacitor, transformers, magnetron, switches, fuses, sensors/thermostats. diode - 9v battery check with DMM, checks okay not open or…
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What could be the reason for the Microwave door to have burning spots and smell after use?

All of sudden my 9 year old microwave produced burning sound and smell just a minute or so into the operation, and after turning it off there are a couple of black spots (size of a penny) on the inside of the microwave door. There was nothing…
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Microwave not heating - replaced magnetron; now what?

We've got a over-range microwave that's part of our 4 appliance set, so I'm not particularly interested in replacing it. It previously had an issue where it was buzzing very loud and not heating and I replaced the magentron and that fixed that…
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Hole in Built In Microwave Casing

There is a 1/2”x1” hole in the top of over the stove microwave casing (metal box that supports microwave oven) where it attaches to cabinet. It is towards the middle away from the mounting holes. Will this affect functionality in any way? This is…
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Can I support the front of a microwave with only one of three bolts?

Got a Kenmore OTR microwave to replace a GE OTR microwave. Already removed the GE, but I just noticed that the Kenmore is quite a bit deeper. That's no big deal, but my trouble is that the top cabinet mount bolts for the Kenmore line up with cam…
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