The microwave works, but does not warm: reasons what to do

Unfortunately, there are times when, putting food in the microwave for heating, after a while a person finds it just as cold. At the same time, the device twists the substrate, the display panel lights up, but the food has not warmed up. What should be done in this case? Is there a possibility of self-repairing a breakdown and how to carry out repairs without resorting to the services of craftsmen from a service center? This will be our article.

How to microwave

The microwave oven uses high frequenciesthrough which substances are heated through pirritation of water molecules that begin to rub against each other, generating heat.

High-frequency currents allow you to defrost, heat or cook food.

Symptoms of a Microwave Oven

The main signs that the device is not in order:

• The device does not turn on at all;
• The food stays cold.

Possible reasons for a malfunction in the microwave:

• lack of power supply;
• the switch on the door failed;
• one of the fuses has failed;
• the magnetron refused.

The most common reasons why the microwave does not heat

Often enough, the user forgets to switch modes and tries reheat foodin defrost mode. Look carefully at what function you have chosen!

If heating does not occur due to an incorrectly set mode, then, following the instructions in the instruction manual, select and set the desired mode on the control panel.

Probably the most common microwave malfunction is magnetron failurewhich does not fulfill its primary function because junk capacitor. Sometimes the reason is fusesthat quite often burn out.

It happens that the transformer stops working. Causes of transformer failure:

• Damage to the control unit;
• Transformer short circuit;
• Inverter faults.

Less common causes of microwave damage

Less common causes of furnace malfunction include:

• Mains voltage drop. During operation, voltage stability plays an important role. With a decrease of 20 V, food will be warmed only on the surface. A drop in electricity parameters can be avoided by connecting the stove through an uninterruptible power supply.
• Network congestion. This can happen when two powerful household appliances are connected to the same outlet.
• Door out of order. The latch may break at the door, and fuses do not allow the appliance to work with the door open to avoid microwave leakage.

What to do if the microwave does not heat.

Self-diagnosis and possible repair

If the product turns on, but the food does not heat up and the microwave is buzzing, then most likely the problem is as follows:

• Denied diode;
• Denied capacitor;
• Denied magnetron.

Minor troubleshooting

If, nevertheless, there was a desire to independently identify the problem and repair the product, then you need to understand that the device is dangerous. Even in the off state, there is probability of electric shock with a voltage of 5 thousand AT.

If in doubt, it is better not to experiment, but immediately take the car to a service center.

Most of the malfunctions can be eliminated with your own hands, this will require screwdriver and voltage tester.

Before operation, the microwave must be disconnected from the mains and wait a while so that high voltage disappears.

After removing the cover, make sure that all fuses are intact. If carbon deposits appear on the surface of the fuses or the thread is damaged, they must be replaced.

If a strong hum is heard when the device is turned on, then most likely the capacitor has stopped working. To check, you need a tester. If during the check the arrow of the tester will stand still, then the capacity must be changed. Before replacing a capacitor, discharge it.

Checking the diode is complex and rarely performed. A faulty diode causes a hum or, after turning on the machine, the fuses blow.

If during testing the furnace no malfunctions were detected, then most likely the magnetron will fail. That is, it will need to be examined for the appearance of soot or damage to the case. If none are found, it is necessary to test it using a tester switched to ohmmeter mode.

Microwave Prevention

To organize proper operation, it is enough to comply with the requirements of the operating manual, in particular, carry out regular cleaning and cook food in strict accordance with the cooking regimes.