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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Will this device protect microwave and other appliances from voltage surges? [closed]
Long story short: our electrical grid is very unstable, so we get frequent brownouts. One of these brownouts fried my microwave, so while it was heating something up, the inner light got stronger from ...
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Microwave turns off when pressing buttons too quickly
We have a microwave attached to our cabinet and sometimes when we press the start button too fast, it burns out. We have to then unplug and plug to make it work again. I know you’re not allowed to use ...
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Bosch microwave drawer buttons (5 buttons on top left) are not working
I have a built-in Bosch drawer HMD8451UC/01 microwave. The first 5 buttons on top left are not working. It’s coincidence that they don’t work one day after a very humid day (97% humidity).
One of ...
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Whirlpool microwave won't start - says "open and close door first" if the door has been closed for more than 5 minutes
Whirlpool wall mount Microwave/Oven combo Model WOC54EC0AS00 Serial D24908088 has recently started giving this error message whenever we try to start the microwave. It only happens if the microwave ...
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Fixing Panasonic microwave after brownouts?
I have a relatively new Panasonic Genius 1250W microwave. Lately, we've had tons of brownouts due to issues with our power grid.
Yesterday, it just stopped working. The numbers don't turn on, so even ...
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Wooden ductwork ok for kitchen vent?
We have a cabinet mounted microwave that acts as the vent for our stove. The old external vent cover let rain in to the microwave so we replaced both.
We hired a handyman to mount a new microwave, ...
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Space requirements for replacement microwave
I am replacing an existing microwave that sits in an opening. Microwave is 52cm wide and 31cm high. Opening is 57.5cm wide and 36.5cm high.
My research says you need 3 inches/7.5cm on each side and ...
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Why does my microwave oven + hood combo suck in air from the top?
I have a 12 year old Whirlpool Microwave + vent hood combo (model GMH5205XVS-1). As far as I know, it should be configured to vent outside (via vent on an exterior wall). If I open the cabinets in ...
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What size wire for a cooktop and microwave oven on the same circuit?
For the cook top it states amperage is 39.2 and the amperage on the micro oven combo is 30 on a 240v. The model # for GE cook top PEP9030DTBB and the Cafe oven wall CTC912P2NS1 my location is in ...
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220v equipment in different areas of my home having intermittent issue
I live in united states.
washer and dryer in laundry room in my home microwave and oven in the kitchen area has been turning off after 8-15 seconds of operation every now and then.
oven displays bad ...
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what options do I have for replacing a microwave foot? [closed]
I've looked on eBay and have not found the exact model microwave foot for sale.
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How to diagnose microwave oven that goes completely powerless for 3-5 minutes after each use?
I have a run-of-the-mill GE microwave oven that goes completely powerless for about 3-5 minutes after each use, indiscriminately whether the use is for a single second or many minutes. While shut down,...
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OTC whirlpool low profile microwave
I recently bought an over the range low profile whirlpool microwave. I have just a hood before.
The only stud is directly in the center, which the template to hang only has diamond like marks to ...
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Microwave replacement
I need to replace a microwave that used to be in the space shown below. I am not sure what kind of microwave should I put there or what kind of prep work I should do. I think the microwave that hangs ...
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Replacement For An Old Over the Range Microwave GE Spacemaker Model # JVM1341WW 002
My 1997 over the range G.E. Spacemaker microwave broke. The model number is JVM1341WW 002.
Would anyone know if the measurements have to be exactly the same as the old one, or is it ok if the depth is ...
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OTR Microwave vent through wall, but on bottom?
I was replacing my over-the-range microwave and discovered the location of the existing vent. The vent is straight out the exterior wall, but down towards the bottom mounting bracket… I can’t seem to ...
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How can I pull the microwave forward in a combination oven to replace the microwave light?
How do I pull forward the microwave from this RMC305PVS (30-inch Combination Microwave-Wall Oven)? Trying to change the lightbulb. 😛
Optionally: How might I get a link to a technical service manual ...
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Installing a microwave oven and an AC unit with very tight current capacity
Recently, I moved in a 1 bedroom apartment unit with no already installed AC unit and microwave oven. Thus, I am thinking of installing them by myself, but I noticed a problem. The capicity of my ...
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Microwave tripping the breaker
I have very very limited electrical knowledge, however I love learning and am interested in electrical as well.
Thus, the question: I have an over-the-range microwave that trips its breaker (where the ...
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American commercial 240 volt microwave oven in American residence [closed]
There's been a few questions about using foreign 240 volt kitchen appliances, teakettles from UK seems to be a popular one, in the USA but I haven't seen any about domestic 240 volt appliances in the ...
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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 ...
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Microwave door latches in wrong position
I have an AEG KM8403101m Micromat combi oven. During cleaning last week the door switch got locked in the closed position (even though the door wasn’t closed at the time).
The microwave now shorts out ...
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Need help with drywall vs microwave door
Need advice on what I can do to the drywall for me to be able to open the microwave door, without leaving a ugly hole in drywall
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OTC Microwave loose when mounting screws are tight [closed]
After installing a new LG model LMV1764, mounting screws do not pull the unit fully up to the cabinet bottom. Both screws are tight, but the unit is loose with about 3/16" gap. The unit can be ...
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Microwave is now dimming and flickering lights and had been fine for over a year. Why?
I understand the current draw issues of a Microwave.
My 1 Yr. Old Microwave had been running fine for the past year.
It is Plugged into a 20AMP circuit and the only thing on that circuit.
The ...
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How should a LG 6600W1K001C Microwave Interlock Door Switch function?
The LG microwave oven LMV1680BB stopped heating. I checked out main components and all checked out fine. I then checked the 3 door switches. Two of them (top and bottom switches) appear to be the ...
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Hole in Built In Microwave Casing [closed]
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 ...
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Is the outside vent opening the same on most over the range microwave ovens?
Our 2010 over the range microwave oven is about it die. It wents outside through an opening in the wall behind the microwave. There's a port opening when the fan starts and it blows out through there. ...
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Flipped a circuit breaker, now my microwave is dead
I recently moved into a condo with a GE JVM1860SF001 microwave oven installed above the range. The unit is from 2003, so well past its rated life, although it also looks like it was largely unused (...
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What would cause a microwave oven to trip the breaker when I open the door during heating?
I have a Frigidaire FGMV176NTB range hood microwave oven which was installed new about two years ago. It works fine, but recently started tripping the 15A standard breaker it's on (Siemens c. 1992) ...
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Is there a need to replace wiring if I tripped the microwave oven when drilling through drywall?
While drilling through drywall in bathroom to install a handicap bar to studs, I later discovered that the microwave oven breaker had tripped. Apparently one of the drill holes had missed a stud and ...
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How to place an OTR microwave next to a wall
I am trying to replace an over the range (OTR) microwave since the previous (quite old) one stopped working. While the space is the standard 30" wide, to the left of the opening is essentially a ...
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Hanging microwave without above cabinet
I am looking to install a new microwave in my kitchen since my old one just died. My new microwave is a Whirlpool over the range microwave model #WMH53521HZ. My old microwave had a bizarre mount where ...
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Is there anyway I can mount a built in microwave oven like an over the range microwave?
I am trying to mount a built in microwave/oven like an over the range microwave/oven. It won’t be over our range as we have a hood but I screwed up ordering cabinets and didn’t order the right ones ...
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Microwave trips the AFCI almost every time it is used
Our new microwave trips the AFCI almost every time we use it. Electrician says it is drawing too much power and we should return it.
Samsung over range Microwave 120 volts 1.5 kw AFGI 20 amp
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Bosch Drawer Microwave causes ARC Faults
I have a brand new Bosch Microwave (model: hmd8451uc) installed as the only device on the entire circuit. Anytime I use the Microwave on this circuit, it triggers the breaker's ARC Fault. Breaker (...
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Fridgidaire Microwave sometimes starts running when door is closed
Model No: FMV152KSA
My Frigidaire microwave has an intermittent problem where after closing the door it immediately starts running....so I never hit Start.
Sometimes this means it runs for a few ...
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How to get rid of burned oil smell from microwave?
A few days ago, I made a blunder cooking popcorn and left the pot on the stove to burn the canola oil to a nice black paste. Smoke everywhere, and it took most of an hour to air it out. Smelled awful.
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How can I join an exhaust vent and an existing duct that aren't aligned?
I'm replacing the over the range microwave in my house, and the new microwave's exhaust vent does not align with the existing ductwork and hole in the wall for the exhaust - neither vertically nor ...
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Is this bedroom healthy to live in, in relation to kitchen, refrigerators and microwave oven? [closed]
Is such a bedroom healthy to live in?
it is separated from a kitchen by a wall,
There are two old refrigerators and one old microwave oven in the kitchen against the wall? (all are standalone with ...
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How much should over-the-range microwave stick out?
I moved into an apartment and want to install an over-the-range microwave. The space above the stove measures 30 in. wide, 11 in. deep, 15 in height. But how far outside of that should a microwave ...
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How to access OTR microwave exhaust vent/ducting
I currently have an OTR microwave that is externally vented
The exhaust vent for the microwave is concealed by cabinets above the microwave, and inside the cabinets the ducting itself is concealed by ...
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Paint for microwave interior
I accidently removed our microwave's interior paint by spraying the interior with an oven cleaner (my wife told me to do it).
What paint can I use to to repaint the interior? Our microwave is ...
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is it safe to use a microwave with the outside glass missing?
The outer glass on our microwave shattered recently. The part can no longer be purchased. Two related questions:
Is it still safe to operate?
Can the shattered glass be replaced with plexiglass? It ...
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What is this microwave oven part called?
My Panasonic NN-SD945S microwave oven now stops operating after 2-3 seconds.
I think the problem is with the mechanism on the oven's "box" where the door's latch hooks into. This mechanism ...
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Is it safe to split a NEMA 10-50 receptacle?
Is it safe to split a NEMA 10-50 receptacle to a range to add a pair of 5-15 GFCI receptacles?
Unfortunately, I am currently renting, and the homeowner refuses to allow any work to be done. I have ...
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Possible to Recess Over the Range Microwave Into Wall
I bought a low profile over the range microwave that is 30" wide and 18" inch deep. My cut out area is 30" wide and 14" deep. My wall has brick veneer over drywall. Is it possible to cut out the ...
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How to fix shorted microwave? [closed]
I have a GE Profile PVM9005SJSS microwave oven. It worked fine for 2 years but now it is tripping the circuit breaker whenever I turn it on. I have tried plugging it into different outlets with same ...
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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 ...
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Microwave micro switches [closed]
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 ...
