What shall I do, if the microwave oven is running, but does not heat
Microwave users often have to face this problem, when the microwave oven does not heat or heats poorly. The reasons for this may be different. Depending on the extent of the problem, you can give the device for repair or buy a new oven.
Faults, which are subject to repair
The service life of a good microwave starts from 7 years. The breakdown of such a long-lived person always comes unexpectedly. The most important thing, pinpoint the cause, why the microwave does not heat. In some cases, the problem is quite simple:
- The main criterion for the quality of microwave operation is its power. If your home has power problems, then it can adversely affect the operation of technology.
- The same problem can occur, if you connect many powerful appliances to one outlet. Then your microwave oven will not heat the food hard enough.
- Another reason, why the microwave does not heat, the door may be broken.
- A common mistake, which leads to, that the microwave is poorly heated, there is forgetfulness. If you forget to switch the defrost program to cooking, then the warm-up will be conducted at low power.
The problem with switching modes is most common in electronic microwaves with the ability to select automatic programs.
Difficult breakdowns
Many microwave oven owners face this situation, when the microwave starts the program, rotating the stand, but the products in it remain cold. This may be due to the fact, that some details, failed.
- Timer failure is unpleasant, but there is often a reason, due to which the control unit fails directly, and the most disgusting, as in this case the microwave is not subject to repair.
- Failure of the transformer or other parts important for the correct operation of the device.
- If the microwave does not heat, then the problem may be in the inventory. Truth, this only applies to inverter microwaves.
Read also: common microwave malfunctions and ways to eliminate them.
Strange sounds
It happens like this, that external sign is not one. in addition, that your microwave does not heat well, it can make unusual sounds, such as buzzing. This can happen for a number of reasons:
- A detail is provided in the design of furnaces, which causes the current to move in a certain direction. In case of problems, the microwave emits a characteristic sound and does not heat.
- If you have a broken capacitor, then it is also accompanied by buzzing sounds. Fortunately, this part is easy to replace.
- Another reason, on which the microwave oven hums, but it works, the magnetron may fail, then the microwave at work does not heat products.
For those, who likes to repair equipment yourself, it will not be superfluous to know, that the microwave operates under high voltage. It is dangerous to climb inside it!
Troubleshooting
In some cases, microwave repair ends with the replacement of the part, the main thing, find the source of the problem. If you are good at electronics, it is possible, be able to identify these causes yourself:
- The fault may be caused by, that your fuse has blown. This will be seen immediately, as soon as you open the microwave housing. This problem is solved by replacing the part.
- If your microwave is working, but does not heat the products at all, then the cause may be hidden in the capacitor failure. You can check it, only if you have a special device - an ohmmeter.
- Serious failure is a failure of the diode. In this case, the microwave is easier to replace, than to repair. To learn about such "meanness" you will be helped by buzzing in the case and overheating of condensate. In addition, all your fuses will blow out in parallel.
- One more detail, which may fail, it is a magnetron. This can be detected by the appearance of cracks on the part or the formation of burns (more details - in the article how to check the magnetron in the microwave). Pleases that, that it is subject to replacement.
Layout of elements in a microwave oven
In that case, if your microwave does not heat up, but it works properly and the light is on, but you don't know what to do, consult a specialist. It will be safe for you too, and for technology.
Strictly forbidden
Complaints are often heard against home appliance manufacturers. This is especially true for large companies, such as Samsung and LG. But, most often, people forget about it, that themselves cause irreparable damage to their equipment. There are a number of things, which are forbidden to do in the microwave:
- Never place metal utensils or appliances in the microwave. It is important to use the right utensils.
- Under no circumstances should the microwave idle (more details - in the article that will be, if you turn on an empty microwave and whether you can do it).
- Do not heat eggs.
- Do not use utensils, which is tightly closed with a lid or cling film.
Buying equipment from the low price segment, be prepared for that, that it will fail quickly. After all, the quality of Chinese products is in serious doubt.
Non-standard use of microwaves
Microwave oven is one of the most versatile devices. What is not built into this miniature box! About each of the indispensable functions of the microwave is written in the instructions. But there is that, that no operating manual will tell:
- This marvel of technology will help you forget about tears in the process of cutting onions. It is enough to put the cleaned head in the microwave for half a minute, and the problem is solved!
- If you have old spices stored at home, then warm them in the microwave about 15 seconds, you will return them to their former scent.
- If you urgently need to melt butter or margarine, microwave for these purposes is ideal. Just put the briquette on a plate and send in the microwave for one minute.
- Overwhelming chips can be brought back to life, drying them in the microwave on paper towels or napkins.
- But everyone's favorite crackers after a miracle oven for half a minute, will survive the second birth.
- Bread, vice versa, you can restore softness and freshness. To do this, put a stale piece in a damp towel and send in the microwave.
- You can use a microwave oven to make delicious bacon chips. To do this, put the slices on a napkin and send them to dry.
- If frozen foods, wrap in paper, then they will not come out ruined.
- If you want to get chocolate paste, and at home a bar of chocolate was just falling apart, then the microwave will be a great helper in this.
Read also: how to properly sterilize jars in the microwave.
Conclusion
Users often think, that a quality product has an extremely long service life. But this is a delusion. Any technique breaks down, sooner or later. If your microwave oven does not heat or heats poorly, and the warranty period has expired, then do not despair. A private specialist can also repair or diagnose the fault.
