From: Ian
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 Time: 14:39:51


With the Sale of Goods Act and "fit for purpose" in the back of my
mind, what is a reasonable time for a microwave to last these days?

I bought a Panasonic T545WFQ new from John Lewis about two and a half
years ago, and it's started blowing fuses. After replacing the 13A fuse
(in the mains plug) the electronic display works OK, but as soon as I
press Start, the fuse blows. My guess is there is a fault either in the
turntable motor or in the magnetron circuitry somewhere.

The microwave has only had light domestic use, mainly for defrosting
rather than cooking.

Ideas anyone?


Happy ending. It turned out that the magnetron was kaput. The magnetron
happened to have a separate 3-year warranty, so the repair was free of
charge. (But it still shouldn't have died in 2.5 years IMHO).

--
Ian