I have a 3 or 4 month old microwave, it's a hotpoint. It will often shut off during cooking. It happens especially when I cook something that gives off a lot of steam. It stops cooking and the clock goes black, as if it isn't plugged in. A few minutes later it comes back to life. What's up? I don't think it's a wiring problem because I moved last 2 months ago and it has done this weird thing at both houses. Thanks in advance!
2007-01-11 10:46:17 · 7 answers · asked by Linnygirl 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is likely the steam activating the sensor.
You should avoid creating too much steam.
When microwaving foods with a lot of moisture, you should cover most of the bowl/etc with plastic to contain most of the steam. You can also select a lower energy level to cook/warm your food. The sensor is pretty sensitive.
2007-01-14 18:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something in the microwave is not operating properly. This is another appliance where if there is a malfunction, it will shut off. The fact that you say it is when something "steamy" is cooked sounds like moisture is getting somewhere and causing some problems.
The fact that it goes off for a few minutes and comes back on seems to indicate something is getting too hot, "tripping" the appliance, and once it returns to normal, it will work again.
I would think of returning it if possible.
2007-01-11 10:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a loose wire inside the oven itself. It's still under warranty. Take it back to where you bought it. Even if you don't have the receipt, they will have the serial number in their inventory list.
2007-01-11 10:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If possible you need to take it back. The exhaust fan is not working. It's building up to much heat inside. there is a fuse behind the front cover if it blows it will not run at all. Take it back.
2007-01-11 10:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by Sarcastic Sid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a safety mechanism...how may watts is it...are you doing a task too large?.....you know those single user m/ws that are tiny....i dont think they are designed to cook for long periods of time...only for use in reheating
2007-01-11 10:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
souds like a short in micr . i would take it back were i bought it be carefull it coul
2007-01-11 10:54:40 · answer #6 · answered by kyfixedit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should of tookin it back when you first noticed the prob..sounds like its a lemon
2007-01-11 10:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by urbanstatistic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋