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Microwave ?
emerald21
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Hi is there any hope for my microwave. It's started crackling like when you put a cup in that has gold stuff round the edge but with any container. It's a large Breville one probably only about 3 years old. The thing is we use it instead of a normal oven etc . I either need to find out if it's worth sorting it or buying another one. I've contacted Breville but no reply . Thank you
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Have you cleaned around the door seal? Are there any signs of electrical arcing around the door frame and the microwave where the door closes?
I wouldn't use it whilst it's got this fault. Leaking microwaves are extremely harmful.Signature on holiday for two weeks0 -
Hi is there any hope for my microwave. It's started crackling like when you put a cup in that has gold stuff round the edge but with any container. It's a large Breville one probably only about 3 years old. The thing is we use it instead of a normal oven etc . I either need to find out if it's worth sorting it or buying another one. I've contacted Breville but no reply . Thank you
Are you sure there isn't something metallic in the microwave? Like a piece of foil maybe, left over from a previous use? Have a good check - including under the turntable plate.
If you are absolutely sure there isn't anything there, I would stop using the oven. It doesn't sound safe.0 -
Unless it's something obvious like dirt or a bit of tin foil, it's highly unlikely it will be worth repairing.
(You can have some fun though by putting it outside on a dry day and microwaving things such as CDs.)0 -
Is it easy to change the wave guide cover with the power off of course please0
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Changing the wave guide cover sorted my Panasonic when this happened. They only cost a few quid and are easy to change. It might be that your microwave has been irreparably damaged, but worth trying this first."Cheap", "Fast", "Right" -- pick two.0
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Just use your oven and enjoy the extra counter space you have where the microwave was.
We've been without a microwave for 2 years and haven't missed it.0 -
Agree with the above post. We have not had a microwave for about 12 years now and have not missed it at all.0
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