A microwave, when it comes to baking,
cooking and otherwise preparing food, is a pretty indispensable kitchen item
that most of us can't do without. Especially useful for people on the move who
don't have time to prepare a long and time-hungry recipe, microwaves also
provide a great way to cook healthy and nutritional meals quickly.
But given the popularity of this household
appliance and the sheer number of people that now own one, it's not surprising
that a few common
microwave problems exist when it comes to using them and keeping
them maintained. Here we take a look at some of the more frequent ones while
also offering suggestions on how to fix them.
Microwave Isn't Working
A machine not working is usually the fault
of either the fuse, the safety device that cuts off the electrical current, or
the door switch, the thing that seals your appliance shut and allows it to work.
A faulty fuse is the more tricky of the two to fix. First you'll want to check
this is definitely the problem by switching the mains power on and off and
seeing whether it functions. If the case, then replacing the fuse is the only
way forward.
The microwave door on the other hand might
just be a case of not being closed properly. Check it by opening and closing.
If defective, replace it.
Seeing Sparks
Seeing sparks occurring inside a microwave
is never a particularly pacifying experience and could mean that something is
wrong inside the appliance itself. What you'll want to do is check the internal
cavity of your appliance. Has any food leaked, splattered or dripped into the
machine causing it to spark? If so remove it and clean.
Grease
can also be a culprit possible of causing sparks. Make sure you keep your
microwave thoroughly clean and pay close attention to the potentiality of
grease accumulating on the ceiling of the appliance.
Sparks might also be caused due to the
unequal concentration of energy. A microwave only functions correctly when
energy is evenly distributed across a unit. If your microwave stirrer isn't
working as it should this can be the reason. Replace either the fan motor or
stirrer belt to get it going again.
Turntable Not Functioning
Another frustrating problem can happen when
your microwaves
turntable fails to work and spin what you place inside of it
correctly. This can be amended by checking out the turntable guide in your
appliance manual and making sure it is lined up properly in the appliance
itself and that nothing is caught in it or under it. Cleaning it can often help
as sometimes grease can prevent it moving in the correct manner.
All common microwave problems can be easily
solved with a little time and patience. Keeping your appliances clean,
well-maintained and fully understanding how they work all help in preventing
problems in the first place.
