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Microwave tripping mains

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  • 01-05-2013 12:57pm
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    Thunderbird2
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    Have a 2 year old PowerPoint microwave which recently tripped the power while it was not being used ... Any time it's plugged back in it just trips the power ... Any suggestions ?
    Is this an example of modern electronics not lasting


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    nudger
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    Have you tried it in another socket?


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    Thunderbird2
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    Yep :D


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    nudger
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    Had another brand tripping when during being used we would press the open door button.
    After a while the socket was shorting and had to be changed, unrelated I don't know.


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    b318isp
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    Does it trip the RCD or MCB?


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    whizbang
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    usually the door safety switches cause this. check if either of the plastic lock latches are broken off.
    Otherwise its wear in the latches or, loose switches. not worth repairing..


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