Question about Magic Chef CMV1000B Microwave Oven

I was making popcorn and the microwave just died

It's over the range magic chef microwave we had it for 6 months ther is no power we checked all the pligs the fuse box it just stoped working. I am not sure if I have to buys a new one Please help

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Since it's less than one year old, it would be fully covered under warranty. I'd suggest contacting the manufacturer to get it fixed free.

For more help from Magic Chef / Ewave see here or their contact page.

For Magic Chef in Canada call 866.587.2002

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Posted on Jun 08, 2009

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