Why won’t the start button on my microwave work?

The most common cause of your microwave buttons not working is a faulty control panel. If you press all of the buttons and only some work, this is a good sign the control panel is defective and will need to be replaced as they are difficult to repair.

Unless directly stated, food packaging should not go in the microwave. A glass container works best for defrosting.

When the SE error code appears on a Samsung Microwave it indicates that your unit has a key that’s stuck on the control pad or ribbon cable connection is dirty or the electronic control board has failed.

The Control Lock disables the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven. If “LOC,” “L,” or a padlock icon shows in the display, then the control lock feature has been enabled.

Installing an over-the-range microwave oven is often easier than you think. If you are simply replacing an existing vent hood or older microwave with a new oven, you can install it easily enough with common tools. You will need a helper for this one, as an extra set of hands is essential.

Yes, according to the USDA, defrosting a steak in the microwave is safe. Microwaving your frozen steak is the fastest method to defrost a steak.

To disengage the lock feature that disables the keypad, press the Stop-Reset button three times; for machines that include a Function button, depress the Function button, the number 5, and then the number 2.

If there is a power failure to the electrical supply to your home, when the power comes back on, you may see a “PF”, “888” or “8888” code in the display. Depending upon the model, one of these codes will appear in the display to indicate that the power failure has occurred.

Your new NeoChef microwave oven, it’s equipped with a child lock feature that locks the control panel and prevents the microwave oven from being turned on when cleaning or to prevent children from unsupervised use of the microwave oven.