Microwave switch
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Microwave switch
by bertb Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:34 pm
Hi all. Can anyone point me to the switch/socket/MCB that controls the microwave?
I expected it to be somewhere near the oven if only for quick isolation in an emergency.
And I could turn it off when parked on drive with mains on.
This is in a 2013 Dorset
I expected it to be somewhere near the oven if only for quick isolation in an emergency.
And I could turn it off when parked on drive with mains on.
This is in a 2013 Dorset
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Re: Microwave switch
by PLOUGHLIN Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:58 pm
On my Gloucester the Microwave power plug is behind the MW, so not easily accessible. It is supplied from MCB2 (10A) on the Sargent Unit, which also supplies the space heater element.
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Re: Microwave switch
by bertb Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:49 pm
Thanks Peter,there is no access to the back or sides of the M/W without un-shipping it.
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Re: Microwave switch
by Jaytee Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:54 pm
Our microwave isolation switch is on the wall next to the microwave. Has an led in the switch that lights when switched on.
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Re: Microwave switch
by bertb Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:03 pm
Hi Jaytee. It sounds as though the coachbuilt models are better thought out!
A switch on the wall is what I am looking for. I am just hoping no one points
out that the switch is "behind the flap next to the oven" 'cos I cannot see it, so far.....
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A switch on the wall is what I am looking for. I am just hoping no one points
out that the switch is "behind the flap next to the oven" 'cos I cannot see it, so far.....
Bert
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Re: Microwave switch
by PLOUGHLIN Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:30 pm
No access on mine either. For isolation use MCB 2, but loose the heater element.bertb wrote:Thanks Peter,there is no access to the back or sides of the M/W without un-shipping it.
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Re: Microwave switch
by bertb Sun Nov 06, 2016 1:14 pm
That might be the way to go Peter. Turning both the M/W and the heater off when on the drive. Not much chance of any of them being on accidently. That is if the Symbol/Dorset is wired the same way! Time for another look.
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Re: Microwave switch
by Spospe Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:49 pm
In our 2014 Warwick Duo there is no switch as such, just a 13 amp plug / socket which can only be reached by removing the microwave oven from its enclosure.
In order to isolate it, I can turn off the power at the Sargent 155 unit, mounted under the kitchen sink unit (this is the easiest way in the Warwick Duo).
In order to isolate it, I can turn off the power at the Sargent 155 unit, mounted under the kitchen sink unit (this is the easiest way in the Warwick Duo).
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Re: Microwave switch
by bertb Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:03 pm
I think that's what is fitted somewhere in the Dorset Sospe but the surround has hidden fixings which I cannot find. Besides that why would I have to take the M/W out, after finding and undoing the hidden bolts holding it down, just to isolate it? Rhetorical question of course!
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Re: Microwave switch
by PLOUGHLIN Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:55 pm
Normally the MW is fixed with self tap screws through the base/shelf, holes covered by those stick on circles which can disappear unless you look very closely. Better to isolate at the Sargent unit MCB.
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