Samsung microwave is not working

If your microwave is not working or has stopped working, there could be a few reasons why. A microwave that is not turning on or is turning off by itself is usually caused by overheating or a low power supply. However, if your microwave doesn’t heat up at all, it could be in Demo mode. You can check your microwave for signs of overheating and power loss, or disable Demo mode to solve the issue.

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.

Microwave control panel does not respond

If the microwave has power, but will not respond to any commands or only certain buttons work, clean the control panel and try a power cycle. If the panel still doesn't respond, service is required.

Samsung microwave is not heating or has stopped working

When a microwave isn't starting or heating, the most common reason is because it is in Demo mode. This mode is used on retail showroom floors to show off microwaves without activating their magnetron. The microwave also won't heat if it does not have enough clearance or ventilation. If the microwave turns on but does not heat, checking a few settin

Turntable does not rotate and is making noise

The turntable is designed to, well, turn. The continuous rotation generally assists the microwave in providing more even heating of your food. When it's not rotating correctly, there's often a grinding noise as well (or the setting is turned off). A dirty track or roller ring can also cause it to get stuck. Finally, make sure it's positioned correc

Samsung microwave is beeping

Beeping is a common function on microwaves. It beeps when you touch it, when it's done cooking, and, on some models, when your food is done but you haven't removed it yet. If the microwave is beeping when you're not using it, and pressing the Stop/Clear button doesn't stop it, there are a couple things you can try.

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