Microwave not included: causes, repair

Microwave helps to quickly and efficiently warm up, cook and defrost food. When the microwave oven is not switched on, the person becomes disillusioned. Why it happened and how to fix it.

Content

  • 1 Causes
  • 2 How to fix
    • 2.1 Cord
    • 2.2 Fuse
    • 2.3 Latch on the door
    • 2.4 Cooling Fan
  • 3 Advice

Causes

The main reasons due to which the microwave is not included:

  • In the network there is no tension.
  • The problem with the cord. Check integrity or long wrinkles that interfere with the passage of current.
  • The reason for the fuse.
  • Faulty microswitch in the door system. If you no longer work properly, it sends signals that the door is not closed. This does not turn on the microwave.
  • The fault of the transformer. It may happen because of a problem with its primary or secondary winding or fuse. If this is the problem, contact a service center or buy a new one for yourself. It should be exactly the same.
  • Does not light up in the oven light. Most often due to a blown diode. Replace with a new one.
  • Problems with the control unit. Most often arise due to step-down transformer. It may burn out due to periodic voltage fluctuations.

If you happen to understand why the microwave does not turn on, try to fix it yourself. But it is better not to risk it and contact the Service Center.

How to fix

There you have the knowledge in electronics, you can repair the microwave oven yourself. First you need to find out how and in what sequence to be corrected.

Cord

Microwave ceased to be included. To begin, remove the plug from the socket and insert the other. Inspect the cord integrity - it may be creases or other problems. The safest solution - change to a new one.

Fuse

The next stage - examination of the fuse. Remove the lid of the furnace and check the fuse. If it has changed color or integrity was broken, buy a new one. Before you go to the store, take the old and show the seller.

The fuse may be broken due to frequent fluctuations of voltage, problems with other components of the microwave oven.

Here's what a blown fuse.

A blown fuse for the microwave

Latch on the door

If you notice that the door closes tightly or not closed, replace the latch. They are inexpensive and are sold separately in their respective stores.

Cooling Fan

The problem may be cooling fan. Check the fan grille. A pile of debris and dust can interfere with work. Take a convenient brush and a long, thin object, and clean it.

If you have already tried this and it still does not start, the problem may be in the fan relay. His burnout often violates the very operation of the fan. Replace it with a new microwave oven and should earn.

Advice

A few of these tips may help you to understand when something is broken or to prevent it:

  • If there was something serious, unpleasant odor, stains, swelling of the capacitor, the formation of cracks and holes will let you know about it.
  • Install the voltage regulator. This will help keep the work of spare parts microwave and other appliances.
  • Read the instructions on the operation of the furnace, in order to avoid possible problems.

Select models of famous brands. They will give a guarantee for the goods and service centers will assist you.

Please respect the oven at home, take care of it. Then it will be qualitatively carry out their functions.