Microwaves Guides
3 guides
Microwaves are simple to use but dangerous inside: some parts hold a high-voltage charge even after the oven is unplugged. That means the safe checks are all on the outside: settings, the door, cookware and the turntable parts you can lift out.
These guides tell you what those checks are, and when a microwave should be repaired by a qualified technician or replaced.
All Microwaves guides
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Microwave Runs but Doesn't Heat: What to Know
Microwave not heating but still running? Learn the few safe outside checks you can try and why the repair itself is almost always a technician job.
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How to Fix a Microwave Turntable That Won't Turn
Microwave turntable not turning? Check the glass tray, roller ring and center coupler, clean the track and settings, and know when a technician is needed.
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Microwave Sparking or Arcing: What to Do
Microwave sparking? Stop it right away, remove any metal, check for food buildup or a damaged interior, and learn when to stop using it for good.