lord_seagrave Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 The microwave has packed up. What is especially annoying is that it's still making all the right noises; the turntable is turning, and the light comes on, but it doesn't cook anything. Can anyone recommend a repair man in South East London, or, indeed can anyone recommend the appropriate action to take? This might well be to chuck it and get a new one. Advice gratefully received, as ever. It's a Cookworks signature something or other, brushed steel, and bought about two years ago from Argos in Lewisham for about £55. Regards, LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Remove dustbin lid..insert Microwave ..close lid Not worth it IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badshot Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 The microwave has packed up. What is especially annoying is that it's still making all the right noises; the turntable is turning, and the light comes on, but it doesn't cook anything. Can anyone recommend a repair man in South East London, or, indeed can anyone recommend the appropriate action to take? This might well be to chuck it and get a new one. Advice gratefully received, as ever. It's a Cookworks signature something or other, brushed steel, and bought about two years ago from Argos in Lewisham for about £55. Regards, LS Think you answered your own question really, cheaper to get a new one made in china than to get anything repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW80 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 throw it away and buy a new one, it could be the capacitor or magnetron gone and not worth putting the money into it, plus paying for a repair mans time, freestanding microwaves are throw away items now like dvd players as they are that cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks chaps, that's sort of the reply I was expecting. It really pains me to chuck it, given that it is nice and easy to use, does the job and looks nice. If I can get it fixed, even if it costs me as much as I bought it for, and it can go on for another couple of years, then I think I'd be happier. Alternatively, is there a really simple, well-built, long-lasting microwave oven out there? I don't want a grill, or anything fancy. In fact I've only used the 'defrost' setting once since I bought it. I only ever use it on full power for re-heating leftovers, and cooking vegetables. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) why not think of environment and recycle it you could use it as a shoot seat with a handy compartment to keep your deeks in Edited January 15, 2010 by 6shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 why not think of environment and recycle it you could use it as a shoot seat with a handy compartment to keep your deeks in Brilliant! And if I get it working again I could hot up my lunch at the same time. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Might be worth checking to see if it had an extended warranty, otherwise i'd have said what everyone else has, buy a new one. We bought a Delonghi a few years back, no thrills just manual timer and power adjustment rated at 850w. It cost us £75 in a sale at Comet and has proven to be the best microwave I have ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Asda and the likes are knocking them out for about £25 really no point repairing just bin buy a cheapie and bin that when it breaks. Strangely though they don't seem to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night owl Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 the magnatron has broken mate not worth repairing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I like the microwaves that have the dials on the front of them, never could stand the electronic ones. my routine, through it in, turn the ****, come back when it pings, seemples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I like the microwaves that have the dials on the front of them, never could stand the electronic ones. my routine, through it in, turn the ****, come back when it pings, seemples Likewise. I never could see the point of all the diiferent powers and programmes settings and suchlike. Perhaps somewhere there is a manufacturer who thinks just like that a makes a really simple one for the likes of us...? LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPT1 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Put it on fleabay Only Joking before you all start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Likewise. I never could see the point of all the diiferent powers and programmes settings and suchlike. Perhaps somewhere there is a manufacturer who thinks just like that a makes a really simple one for the likes of us...? LS mine's a samsung http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-M1712N-Wat...n/dp/B0000ABF3N only two controls, and that's the way I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 It sounds like the magnetron has packed up. If you are technically minded and have access to an ohmmeter, try following the steps HERE. Magnetrons are manufactured as self contained units, so theoretically should be replaceable if this turns out to be the cause. ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 It sounds like the magnetron has packed up. If you are technically minded and have access to an ohmmeter, try following the steps HERE. Magnetrons are manufactured as self contained units, so theoretically should be replaceable if this turns out to be the cause. ZB Someone once told me that Microwaves have capacitors in them that have even killed trained microwave engineers! I think I would buy a new one. My last one caught fire at the back, without even being in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 MAGNETRON! That sounds like something out of startrek, "Fire up the magnetron scotty, and set the controls for the heart of the sun!" Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night owl Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 yes they do have capacitors in them but most are now fitted with a diode across the terminals of the cap which discharges the capasitor when turned of so will be inposible to get a electric shock of one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.