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Remove unsafe items and clean cavity

Microwave · Sparks inside
LIKELY CAUSE
Metal/foil or burnt food residue present
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
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Repair time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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TOOLS
Required tools
Cloth
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Stop the microwave immediately and unplug it
    Stop the microwave immediately and unplug it.
  2. 2
    Remove metal, foil, twist ties or unsuitable dishes
    Remove metal, foil, twist ties or unsuitable dishes.
  3. 3
    After cooling, clean burnt food residue
    After cooling, clean burnt food residue.
  4. 4
    Inspect the waveguide cover for obvious burning; do not operate if…
    Inspect the waveguide cover for obvious burning; do not operate if damaged.
  5. 5
    Test only if the cavity is undamaged
    Test only if the cavity is undamaged.
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