Appliance troubleshooting
Microwave troubleshooting
Find safe external checks for a microwave not heating, not turning on, sparking, a stopped turntable, or a door that will not close.
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Common microwave troubleshooting problems
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Microwave not heating food
The light, fan, display, or turntable may operate, but food and drinks do not warm normally.
Open safe checks →Troubleshooting guideMicrowave not turning on
The display is blank, controls do not respond, or the microwave will not begin a cooking cycle.
Open safe checks →Troubleshooting guideMicrowave sparking or arcing
Visible flashes, arcs, popping, or burning may appear inside the cooking cavity.
Open safe checks →Troubleshooting guideMicrowave turntable not working
The microwave heats, but the glass tray does not rotate or moves unevenly.
Open safe checks →Troubleshooting guideMicrowave door will not close
The door does not sit flat, will not latch, or prevents the microwave from starting.
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