Vent fan is weak

The vent fan on your over-the-range microwave is useful for keeping smoke and steam clear from the microwave. It will even turn on automatically if the microwave is getting too hot. But if the fan strength isn't strong enough to hold up a napkin, you may feel like it's not working. Fortunately, there's an easy way to tell.

Microwave turns on by itself

If your microwave turns on by itself after you close the door you may need to clean the door, check the latch, or ensure that the door is closed all the way. But if your cooktop lamp will not turn off, then it may just be wet from recent cooking. Follow this guide to get things back to normal.

Turntable does not rotate and is making noise

The turntable is designed to, well, turn. The continuous rotation generally assists the microwave in providing more even heating of your food. When it's not rotating correctly, there's often a grinding noise as well (or the setting is turned off). A dirty track or roller ring can also cause it to get stuck. Finally, make sure it's positioned correc

Microwave error codes

An error code on your microwave usually means a technician is going to need to take a look at it. However, it could just be that you need to cycle the power on and off and see if the error returns. And if you're wondering what the code on your microwave means, this extensive list should help.

The microwave sparks or arcs

The term "arcing" refers to sparks inside the microwave oven. These sparks are caused when microwaves react to gold paint on dishes, twist ties and other metallic materials, like aluminum foil. Usually, removing these kind of objects will fix the problem.

Microwave does not heat

The most common reason for a microwave to not be heating at all is for it to be in Demo mode. This mode is used on showroom floors to allow the microwave to be shown off without activating the magnetron. The microwave also won't heat if it does not have enough clearance or ventilation. If the microwave turns on, but does not heat the food, this gui

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