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Microwave sparking inside when I try to cook something ! anything ! what should I do ?

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Microwave ovens tend to spark if anything inside it is metal. that includes the metal design that is often painted on the edging of plates. make sure you have nothing metallic in the microwave.

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The magnetron, which is the device which creates the microwaves might have got damaged. If so, it should be replaced. Magnetron is the costliest part in a Microwave oven, check the price before before servicing it.

I hope this will solve your issue.

Good Luck.

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Arjun

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Inside the microwave is sparking whenwarming up something.

The only thing I can think that may cause this is anything metal. the smallest things such as a tiny bit of tinfoil can cause sparks inside the microwave; I would suggest giving it a good clean and attempting to use it again without anything inside to see if its still sparking;
otherwise I would say you should get a new microwave.
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Sparking could be caused by something metallic inside the microwave! Check in side for anything metal like foil!
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The following works better if done in "low light".

Put a cup of water or small bowl in the unit, close the door and turn the microwave on.

If there is anything that you can see in the cooking area, there should be sparking and it is coming from something metal, even a small piece of aluminum foil that was left behind. The thing causing the sparking needs to be removed.

If you hear the noise and it is coming from inside the area of the microwave that you cannot see then you can:

1 - Take it to a repair shop.
2 - Depending upon the cost for repair, consider buying a replacement.

If the noise is inside the machine DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE IT. Get it FIXED OR REPLACED for your own safety.

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Sanyo em-c 1800 sparking inside at top

That's not good at all....

check to make sure there isn't any food at the top of the microwave, also, if your microwave allows maybe try turning down the wattage when you cook such as cook on medium or Low wattage.

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Microwave is arcing and making a popping noise as if something metal was in there while cooking.

I will assume that you do not have any metal items or bits of tinfoil lying around inside the oven.

If the sparks are happening on the inside of the microwave's cooking area while you are cooking, then make sure you clean the inner surfaces really well. Be sure to remove any cooked on food particles that may have splashed up during cooking.

Most likely you have some corrosion or dried food debris inside the cooking area, or perhaps even some food particles stuck to your WAVEGUIDE COVER PLATE. A dirty waveguide cover plate can certainly cause the arcing and sparking you describe.

If the thorough cleaning does not work, you may need to replace the waveguide cover. Here is a link to a short video that shows you exactly how to replace the wave guide cover yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0xsXjhefy4

Just use your mouse to click on the link, which is the underlined and highlighted text just above. This will open a new web browser page automatically for you and allow you to view the video at the website indicated.

If the sparks are coming from somewhere other that the cooking area, then your unit may need more significant electrical repairs or service.

Here is a link to another expert's excellent Microwave Troubleshooting Guide:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r5508031-microwave_oven_basic_troubleshooting

If you choose to rate Heatman 101's tip using the Thumbs Up scale provided, I thank you very much for your time and consideration.
I hope that was helpful to you, good luck and take care.

Joe.

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I was cooking frozen vegetables and frozen veggie buffalo wings in the microwave when I received sparking with a hissing noise and there was smoke in it? Is it safe to use

could be fine, did any of the food have any tin foil on it? I would try it without anything inside of it, if it sparks, get rid of it, now!
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