Hello, we have a Sterling Eccles 2007 model and the microwave has packed in. It is a Sharp R-247 model. We are unsure how to replace it, others that we have looked at are slightly different sizes. Any ideas how we can replace it. N.B. It has only got a 1 year warranty. Thanks, Wynne.
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I would check the sale of goods act if I were you. A microwave a year old in a caravan has only had a max 2/3 months use. Not exactly fit for purpose me thinks. I hope my 2009 sterling microwave lasts longer than 1 year
Kevin
Kevin
Well cant be that hard to replace as mine came loose !must be that swift group thing ! i found some screws at the side tightened these and all was well again so just have a look as to were it might be screwed in. have you checked the fuse in the plug as silly as it sounds ? the plug is located in the locker next to it. good luck.
May also be worth checking inside for a blown fuse, or burnt/loose wire.
At any rate replace with a max 700watt, or less.
At any rate replace with a max 700watt, or less.
Wynne,
I have a different make of van and microwave but would guess that they are all fitted similarly. Mine packed in early last year after only a few weeks use and was replaced under warranty. By my own choice rather than take my van to the dealer to have the microwave replaced I just removed it from the van and picked up the new one and refitted it myself.
If you look under the cabinet which houses the microwave you may find a couple of screw heads, undo these and the microwave will lift out. On mine, a flat piece of wood had been screwed to the base of the microwave and this is what the screws under the cabinet were fixed to.
As to the possible reason for the micrwave packing in - There is a known problem with certain makes of van having insufficient ventilation around the microwave causing to overheat and either cut out on a temporary basis or pack in altogether.
Bailey have now introduced a modification for their Senators to try and eliminate this.
Robert
I have a different make of van and microwave but would guess that they are all fitted similarly. Mine packed in early last year after only a few weeks use and was replaced under warranty. By my own choice rather than take my van to the dealer to have the microwave replaced I just removed it from the van and picked up the new one and refitted it myself.
If you look under the cabinet which houses the microwave you may find a couple of screw heads, undo these and the microwave will lift out. On mine, a flat piece of wood had been screwed to the base of the microwave and this is what the screws under the cabinet were fixed to.
As to the possible reason for the micrwave packing in - There is a known problem with certain makes of van having insufficient ventilation around the microwave causing to overheat and either cut out on a temporary basis or pack in altogether.
Bailey have now introduced a modification for their Senators to try and eliminate this.
Robert
other people I know have had problems with this before
other microwaves will fit in the space but the aperture is difficult. find a microwave thats the right price and fits approx then reshape the fixing panel to suit NOT a big job for a diy man
other microwaves will fit in the space but the aperture is difficult. find a microwave thats the right price and fits approx then reshape the fixing panel to suit NOT a big job for a diy man
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