Samsung microwave with a ball of foil inside

The microwave sparks or arcs

The term "arcing" refers to sparks inside the microwave oven. These sparks are caused when microwaves react to gold paint on dishes, twist ties and other metallic materials, like aluminum foil. Usually, removing these kind of objects will fix the problem.

Microwave turns on by itself

If your microwave turns on by itself after you close the door you may need to clean the door, check the latch, or ensure that the door is closed all the way. But if your cooktop lamp will not turn off, then it may just be wet from recent cooking. Follow this guide to get things back to normal.

Vent fan is weak on Samsung over-the-range microwave

The vent fan on your over-the-range microwave is useful for keeping smoke and steam clear from the microwave. It will even turn on automatically if the microwave is getting too hot. But if the fan strength isn't strong enough to hold up a napkin, you may feel like it's not working. Fortunately, there's an easy way to tell.

Samsung microwave is making unusual noises

Microwaves make all kinds of sounds while running. Most of these are normal and should not be a cause of concern. Food and other material in the microwave is typically the sounds you're hearing. This guide covers the most common sounds and why they happen.

Samsung microwave error codes

If you get an error code service is pretty much needed. First though, it's possible that if you power cycle the microwave, you may clear the error. And if you think moisture may have gotten in the microwave, that could be causing errors too, so let it dry.

Condensation forms on the microwave door

Your microwave's door isn't completely sealed so when condensation forms on the outside, some of it may get inside or between the glass panes. The most common form of condensation on the inside comes from the food you're cooking.

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