Hi there;

I have a beautiful large Emerson microwave, 4 yrs. old. It is used by my son and me, and not at all overused. Recently it's begun to flash and lightening and make FRANKENSTEIN electronic noises!!!! We've wiped it out....helped for a day or two but then, back to the Laboratory sights and sounds! There is a metal plate against one of the inner walls; it looks removable/replacable. Please oh please don't tell me that my microwave is broken!? I'll be crushed, after only four years?

Thank you for any and all assistance!
Barbara

 

Here's what I found that might help you out.

From this site:

http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_6_1.asp

Question>>> "It looks like there's lightning (arcing) inside my microwave"

Answer>>>> "When you see arcing inside your microwave, it's because of food or liquid left in the cavity or on the wave-guide cover:


If the wave guide has any burn spots, replace it and clean the unit well.


If the cavity has any burn spots, spot-sand it smooth and touch it up with microwave interior paint.


Note… If there are any burn holes in the cavity, don't use the unit-seek help from a qualified appliance repair technician."

 

How kind of you, thank you!

The only interior part that looks rough is on that metal plate; wonder what to do with it?

I'll give it another once-over; hope it will be okay! Again, thank you so much for responding!