Dead microwave

Microwaves are so cheap, a broken one only demands to be landfilled.

Do a Google search for "microwave runs for two seconds and stops." It's not an uncommon issue and fixable. I think I remember is being discussed on this forum.

Hokiehall wrote:

12th Man Fan wrote:
Most microwaves have an internal fuse. Did you check that?

It will run for 2 seconds and cut off. Clock is still working on it.

I recently bought a used Class A and my microwave did the same thing. I had put a cup of water in to test it. It ran for a few seconds then stopped. The clock still worked fine but not the microwave. After numerous tries I found the door was warped slightly. The upper latch makes the internal switch to allow it to work. Apparently the upper door latch was not fully engaging the switch.
I opened the door and slightly twisted the door (pushed top in and pulled bottom out) as to not break the glass. Closed the door and it has worked fine since.
I know you've already pulled it out but try this. Next time you try yours and if it runs a few seconds then stops, try pushing in the top of the door.

I found our replacement microwave at Best Buy for about $100...

midnightsadie wrote:
measure your size and head for wal mart.

They didn't have one that small. At least ours didn't and we have two close by.

12th Man Fan wrote:
Most microwaves have an internal fuse. Did you check that?

It will run for 2 seconds and cut off. Clock is still working on it.

measure your size and head for wal mart.

Most microwaves have an internal fuse. Did you check that?

Use the space for storage.